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- [im-pey-shuh nt]
- /ɪmˈpeɪ ʃənt/
- /ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
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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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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