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Impatiently: meaning, definitions and examples

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impatiently

 

[ ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

waiting for something

In a way that shows irritation or restlessness from delay; eagerly but with irritation or restlessness; in an impatient manner.

Synonyms

agitatedly, eagerly, restlessly

Examples of usage

  • She tapped her foot impatiently while waiting for the bus.
  • He impatiently glanced at his watch, wondering why she was late.
  • The children fidgeted impatiently as they waited for the party to start.
Context #2 | Adverb

doing something quickly

In a way that suggests wanting to do something without delay; hurriedly or quickly due to eagerness or frustration.

Synonyms

eagerly, hastily, urgently

Examples of usage

  • He impatiently tore open the package to see what was inside.
  • She impatiently scrolled through her emails, looking for an important message.

Translations

Translations of the word "impatiently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impacientemente

🇮🇳 अधीरता से

🇩🇪 ungeduldig

🇮🇩 dengan tidak sabar

🇺🇦 нетерпляче

🇵🇱 niecierpliwie

🇯🇵 しびれを切らして

🇫🇷 impatiemment

🇪🇸 impacientemente

🇹🇷 sabırsızca

🇰🇷 참을성 없이

🇸🇦 بفارغ الصبر

🇨🇿 netrpělivě

🇸🇰 netrpezlivo

🇨🇳 不耐烦地

🇸🇮 nekoliko nestrpno

🇮🇸 óþolinmóður

🇰🇿 шыдамсыздана

🇬🇪 მოუთმენლად

🇦🇿 səbrsizliklə

🇲🇽 impacientemente

Etymology

The word 'impatiently' originates from the Middle English word 'impatient', which came from the Old French word 'impatient', based on the Latin word 'impatientem' (impatient). The prefix 'im-' conveys a negative sense, while 'patient' refers to the ability to endure. Over time, 'impatiently' has evolved to describe the state of being unwilling to wait or tolerate delay.

See also: impatient, patience, patiently, patients.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,205, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.