# impatiently

**Pronunciation:** [ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli] · im-PAY-shunt-lee

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

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.

## Synonyms

- restlessly — Suggests a physical inability to stay still due to boredom or anxiety.
- eagerly — Focuses on strong desire for something to happen, often with positive anticipation.
- hastily — Implies speed and lack of care, often due to a desire to finish quickly.
- impetuously — Suggests acting suddenly and without thought, driven by strong emotion.

## Antonyms

- patiently — Calmly waiting without complaining.
- calmly — In a relaxed and peaceful manner.

## Common patterns

- impatiently wait — To wait with annoyance or restlessness. — The children waited impatiently for their parents to arrive.
- impatiently ask — To ask a question in a way that shows annoyance or restlessness. — He asked impatiently for the bill.
- impatiently say — To say something in a way that shows annoyance or restlessness. — "Are we there yet?" she said impatiently.

## Collocations

- wait impatiently — We waited impatiently for the results of the test.
- ask impatiently — He asked impatiently when the train would arrive.
- speak impatiently — She spoke impatiently to the customer service representative.

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