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patience

[pey-shuhns] / ˈpeɪ ʃəns /
NOUN
capacity, willingness to endure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
composure diligence endurance fortitude grit humility moderation perseverance persistence poise restraint self-control tolerance
STRONG
backbone bearing calmness constancy cool equanimity forbearance guts gutsiness heart imperturbability legs leniency long-suffering longanimity moxie nonresistance passiveness passivity resignation serenity starch stoicism submission sufferance toleration yielding
WEAK
even temper intestinal fortitude staying power
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agitation arousal cowardice idleness indifference indolence laziness lethargy weakness wildness
STRONG
fear resistance
WEAK
frustration impatience intolerance

Example Sentences

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But Vance also conveyed that Trump’s patience could run out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Mitsotakis apologised to the families of the victims in the days after the crash and has asked repeatedly for public patience so that justice can take its course.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“It taught us a lot of patience and a lot of faith in God’s timing,” said Raya Garcia.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

"When you start a war, there's a risk, and you never know what can happen," he said, warning that rising fuel costs back home could test patience.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

She seemed to be deciding whether she had the patience for me or not.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.