impatient
adjective
not patient; not accepting delay, opposition, pain, etc., with calm or patience.
impatiently
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a word derived from
impatient.
Example Sentences
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Newcastle United players waited impatiently in the tunnel at the Etihad.
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2026
The Tesla pushes forward impatiently, while its occupant wonders whether to take control.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 2, 2025
I’d been waiting rather impatiently for the reunion because I still had a lot of lingering questions after the finale.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2025
Fans have been impatiently waiting to find out more since January, when the Japanese gaming giant ended months of speculation by confirming basic information about the new device.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2025
Alex impatiently taps the kitchen table, his eyes trained on the front door.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
