Impatiently

/ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner that shows a lack of patience; restlessly or irritably.

She waited impatiently for her turn at the counter.

With a sense of urgency or annoyance over having to wait.

He tapped his foot impatiently as the movie started to run late.

Expressing frustration at delays or obstacles.

The children shifted impatiently in their seats during the long speech.

In a way that indicates eagerness or desire for something to happen quickly.

I watched impatiently as the cookies baked in the oven.

Showing eagerness to act without delay.

She answered the question impatiently, eager to move on to the next topic.

From 'impatient' + '-ly' (suffix indicating manner).

Impatient with time

Feeling annoyed due to the pace at which time is passing.

Impatiently waiting

Anxiously or restlessly anticipating something.

Impatient to begin

Eager to start something without delay.

impatient

Feeling or showing restlessness because of delay.

patience

The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.

Can't wait!

I can't wait to get to the concert, I'm so impatient!

Ticked off

I'm ticked off at how slow the service is here.