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impatiently

im·pa·tient
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [im-pey-shuh nt]
    • /ɪmˈpeɪ ʃənt/
    • /ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [im-pey-shuh nt]
    • /ɪmˈpeɪ ʃənt/

Definitions of impatiently word

  • adjective impatiently not patient; not accepting delay, opposition, pain, etc., with calm or patience. 1
  • adjective impatiently indicating lack of patience: an impatient answer. 1
  • adjective impatiently restless in desire or expectation; eagerly desirous. 1
  • idioms impatiently impatient of, intolerant of: impatient of any interruptions. 1
  • noun impatiently Without patience. 1
  • adverb impatiently with annoyance 1

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Origin of impatiently

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English impacient < Latin impatient- (stem of impatiēns) not enduring, not tolerating. See im-2, patient

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Parts of speech for Impatiently

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

impatiently popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for impatiently

adv impatiently

  • willingly — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
  • cordially — courteous and gracious; friendly; warm: a cordial reception.
  • vigorously — full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
  • sincerely — free of deceit, hypocrisy, or falseness; earnest: a sincere apology.
  • promptly — done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply.

adverb impatiently

  • irritably — easily irritated or annoyed; readily excited to impatience or anger.
  • irascibly — easily provoked to anger; very irritable: an irascible old man.
  • edgily — nervously irritable; impatient and anxious.
  • intolerant — not tolerating or respecting beliefs, opinions, usages, manners, etc., different from one's own, as in political or religious matters; bigoted.
  • peevish — cross, querulous, or fretful, as from vexation or discontent: a peevish youngster.

Antonyms for impatiently

adv impatiently

  • unwillingly — not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.
  • grudgingly — displaying or reflecting reluctance or unwillingness: grudging acceptance of the victory of an opponent.
  • listlessly — having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood; a listless handshake.

adverb impatiently

  • patiently — a person who is under medical care or treatment.

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