B2adverbemotions
US/ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənt.li/
UK/ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənt.li/
in a way that shows you are annoyed because you have to wait or something is slow
In context
The children waited impatiently for the bus to arrive.
He tapped his fingers impatiently while the clerk searched for the file.
"Hurry up," she said impatiently, looking at her watch.
Words that go with impatiently
verb + adverb
- wait impatientlyFans waited impatiently outside the stadium.
- say impatiently"Well?" he said impatiently.
- tap impatientlyHe tapped his foot impatiently.
- glance impatientlyHe glanced impatiently at the clock.
adverb + verb
- impatiently awaitReaders impatiently await the next book.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She waited impatient for the call.Correct: She waited impatiently for the call.