forbearing Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- willing
- passive
- restrained
- lenient
- obliging
- subordinate
- uncomplaining
- collected
- long-suffering
- tolerant
- stoical
Weak:
forbearing Meaning
forbearing (s)
showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment
forbearing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Forbear
forbearing (a.)
Disposed or accustomed to forbear; patient; long-suffering.
forbearing Sentence Examples
- The forbearing teacher calmly addressed the disruptive student without raising her voice.
- Despite the numerous provocations, the elder exhibited exemplary forbearance.
- The forbearing parents patiently tolerated their toddler's tantrums.
- The pacifist's forbearing nature allowed him to resolve conflicts peacefully.
- The therapist's forbearing attitude created a safe and empathetic space for clients.
- The forbearing neighbor ignored the minor annoyances caused by the construction next door.
- The diplomat's forbearing demeanor enabled him to navigate international negotiations with tact.
- The forbearing soldier held his ground despite the enemy's taunts.
- The forbearing driver remained composed even in the face of traffic congestion.
- The forbearing customer refused to escalate the situation when the cashier made an error.
FAQs About the word forbearing
showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentmentof Forbear, Disposed or accustomed to forbear;
patient, obedient, stoic, willing, passive, restrained, lenient, obliging, subordinate, uncomplaining
fed up, complaining, fed up, impatient, protesting, weary, complaining, protesting, weary,impatient
The forbearing teacher calmly addressed the disruptive student without raising her voice.
Despite the numerous provocations, the elder exhibited exemplary forbearance.
The forbearing parents patiently tolerated their toddler's tantrums.
The pacifist's forbearing nature allowed him to resolve conflicts peacefully.
