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patiently Synonyms

Another word for patiently

Choosing another word for patiently depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a way that shows tolerance of delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.

Usage Example

"The teacher waited calmly for the students to settle down and open their textbooks."

Strong
calmly
tolerantly
uncomplainingly
forbearingly
stoically
composedly
serenely
Weak
evenly

• adverb (Context 2)

With quiet, steady perseverance or diligence despite difficulty or the length of a task.

Usage Example

"She worked persistently over several months to restore the damaged sixteenth-century painting."

Strong
persistently
diligently
steadily
painstakingly
methodically
tirelessly
assiduously

Opposites of patiently

The opposite of patiently shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

impatiently
hastily
hurriedly
restlessly
irritably
carelessly
impulsively
anxiously
See all opposites of patiently

• Nearby Words

patia
patience
patient
patiently
patina
patio
patisserie

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Patiently. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/patiently
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