PATIENCE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

patience

noun

ˈpā-shən(t)s

as in tolerance

the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining the teacher's patience is being sorely tested this year by several parents who seem to have no interest in their children's education

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Recent Examples of patience His patience, leadership, and kindness continue to make a positive impact on our school! —

Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Nov. 2024 Democratic government challenges our wisdom, our patience and our sense of fairness. —

Cindy Chavez, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024 Best show patience with young Buffs who’ll have to learn on the fly while traveling to hoops hornets nests such as Stillwater (Jan. 18), Tucson (Jan. 21), Lawrence (Feb. 11), Ames (Feb. 18) and Lubbock (March 5) this winter. —

Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024 While patience is required to see that impact, ultimately ad recall is higher than for other types of advertising. —

Andrea Wasserman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for patience