impatiently (B2)
adverb
Pronunciation: [ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli]
Definition
In a way that shows annoyance or restlessness because of delays or waiting.
Examples
She waited impatiently for the bus, checking her watch every few minutes.
He drummed his fingers impatiently on the table, eager to start the meeting.
The audience murmured impatiently as the speaker continued to ramble.
How to Use impatiently
- impatiently wait (collocation)
- To wait with annoyance or restlessness. — "The children waited impatiently for their parents to arrive."
- impatiently ask (collocation)
- To ask a question in a way that shows annoyance or restlessness. — "He asked impatiently for the bill."
- impatiently say (collocation)
- To say something in a way that shows annoyance or restlessness. — ""Are we there yet?" she said impatiently."
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