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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Asked about the cause of the fire, Murkomen called for patience while investigations were ongoing and urged people to avoid speculation.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“The hope will be that this is finally the week when a real breakthrough is achieved, but should negotiations fail then we could see market patience wear thin,” he added.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

She said she learned patience and communication skills there.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

He asked the community for continued patience over the next few hours as crews worked to validate the initial data they were seeing regarding temperature stabilization.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

But I don’t have patience for all this waiting around.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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