impatiently

ihm-PAY-shuhnt-lee

Impatiently (adv) means In an impatient way. Example: “She tapped her pen impatiently while waiting for the results.”

adv

In an impatient way.

"She tapped her pen impatiently while waiting for the results."

How to use impatiently

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something while showing impatience.

more impatiently comparative, most impatiently superlative

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She tapped her pen _____ while waiting for the results.

patiently

patiently

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What does “impatiently” mean?

The word “impatiently” means in an impatient way. In plain terms, doing something while showing impatience.

How do you pronounce “impatiently”?

“Impatiently” is pronounced ihm-PAY-shuhnt-lee (/ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/ in IPA).

How do you use “impatiently” in a sentence?

Here is “impatiently” used in a sentence: “She tapped her pen impatiently while waiting for the results.”

What is the opposite of “impatiently”?

The opposite of “impatiently” — its antonyms — is patiently.

What part of speech is “impatiently”?

“Impatiently” is an adverb.

Vocabulary lists that include impatiently:

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