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