diff --git a/src/ex_docmd.c b/src/ex_docmd.c
index 37e46fc..1fead39 100644
--- a/src/ex_docmd.c
+++ b/src/ex_docmd.c
@@ -8981,6 +8981,9 @@
     msg_didout = FALSE;
     msg_col = 0;
 
+    /* No need to wait after an intentional redraw. */
+    need_wait_return = FALSE;
+
     out_flush();
 }