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impatiently

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntɫi// UK //ɪmpˈeɪʃəntli// im·pa·tient·ly

adv. in a way that shows you are getting bored or annoyed because you are waiting for something. You use this when you want to move faster or get what you want right away.

adv. in a manner that shows a lack of patience or a desire for immediate results. Typically modifies verbs related to waiting, listening, or performing a task.


SIMPLE

She tapped her foot impatiently while waiting for the bus.

CONTEXTUAL

The crowd waited impatiently for the concert to start, growing louder with every passing minute.

COMPLEX

The researchers waited impatiently for the results of the final test, knowing that a single positive outcome would justify months of grueling data collection.

Antonyms
Origin

From impatient + -ly.

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