Definitions

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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PATIENCE, LAMAR: Jackson acknowledged after the Clemson loss being too excited at the start, resulting in him missing his first four passes and pressing afterward to find a rhythm.

From Washington Times • Sep. 22, 2017

WORK, PATIENCE: No coach starts at the top, so that means patience and coaching no matter the sport.

From Washington Times • Oct. 5, 2016

FED PATIENCE: Fed chairwoman Janet Yellen's remarks in her second appearance before Congress in two days generated no market-moving news.

From US News • Feb. 26, 2015

Then follow each of the Seven Words, given out in simple chorale form, followed by its chorus, namely:— I. PATIENCE.

From The Standard Cantatas Their Stories, Their Music, and Their Composers by Upton, George P. (George Putnam)

Say over and over to yourself: Nourishment, fresh air, exercise, rest, PATIENCE.

From As a Matter of Course by Call, Annie Payson

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