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impatiently
01
in a manner that shows eagerness or restlessness for something to happen quickly
Examples
The children waited impatiently by the window for the ice cream truck.
He checked his phone impatiently, expecting a reply.
02
in a way that shows irritation or frustration due to delay, mistakes, or unwanted repetition
Examples
He tapped his fingers impatiently as the customer ahead fumbled for change.
She sighed impatiently when the printer jammed for the third time.
Lexical Tree
impatiently
patiently
patient
pati
