impatiently

The word “impatiently” has 4 syllables: im-pa-tient-ly

It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənt.li/


What is synonym and antonym for impatiently?

In the thesaurus, “impatiently” has 13 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for impatiently along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for impatiently

  • avidly
  • eagerly
  • enthusiastically
  • excitedly
  • hastily
  • hurriedly
  • impetuously
  • impulsively
  • precipitately
  • precipitously
  • rashly
  • recklessly
  • thoughtlessly

Antonyms for impatiently

  • apathetically
  • deliberately
  • indifferently
  • perfunctorily

Meanings of impatiently

  • adverb
    1. Without patience.

Example Sentences

  • She waited impatiently for the waiter to bring her order.
  • The kids called out impatiently as they stood in line for the ride.
  • He tapped his fingers on the desk impatiently, eager to leave.
  • They looked at their watches impatiently, wondering why the meeting hadn't started.
  • She impatiently waved for a taxi when she realized she was late.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impatiently, such as: apathetically, avidly, deliberately, eagerly, enthusiastically, excitedly, hastily.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

eagerly

  • actively
  • animatedly
  • ardently
  • avidly
  • breathlessly
  • briskly
  • cordially
  • crisply
  • earnestly
  • energetically
  • enthusiastically
  • excitedly
  • fervently
  • fiercely
  • gamely
  • gladly
  • heartily
  • hungrily
  • impatiently
  • intently
  • keenly
  • longingly
  • lustily
  • promptly
  • readily
  • sharply
  • sincerely
  • spiritedly
  • surely
  • vehemently
  • vigorously
  • violently
  • willingly
  • zealously

keenly

  • ably
  • acutely
  • adroitly
  • artfully
  • attentively
  • avidly
  • brilliantly
  • carefully
  • cleverly
  • closely
  • coolly
  • darkly
  • deftly
  • deliberately
  • eagerly
  • enthusiastically
  • excitedly
  • harshly
  • heavily
  • impatiently
  • intelligently
  • judiciously
  • knowingly
  • logically
  • piercingly
  • poignantly
  • prudently
  • rationally
  • reasonably
  • sensibly
  • seriously
  • severely
  • sharply
  • shrewdly
  • skillfully
  • slyly
  • smartly
  • strongly
  • vigorously
  • wisely

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