Impatiently

B2 16+

Synonyms of impatiently

Antonyms of impatiently

Collocations of impatiently

wait
Frequency: 70 %

She tapped her foot impatiently as she waited for the bus.

anticipate
Frequency: 45 %

He anticipated the arrival of his package impatiently.

pace
Frequency: 40 %

She paced impatiently back and forth in the waiting room.

tap
Frequency: 30 %

She tapped her fingers impatiently on the table.

fidget
Frequency: 25 %

He fidgeted impatiently in his seat during the meeting.

Idiomatic Expressions for impatiently

  • Phrase: jumping the gun
    Meaning: to act prematurely or before the appropriate time
    Usage: He's always jumping the gun and making decisions without thinking.