Word
impatiently
Phoneticsim·pa·tient·ly, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntɫi/
UK/ɪmpˈeɪʃəntli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
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.
Examples
“She tapped her foot impatiently while waiting for the bus.”
“The crowd waited impatiently for the concert to start, growing louder with every passing minute.”
“The researchers waited impatiently for the results of the final test, knowing that a single positive outcome would justify months of grueling data collection.”
Examples
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.”
Etymology
From impatient + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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