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.
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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;
stoic,patient, obedient,stoical, restrained, willing, obliging, passive, subordinate, tolerant
complaining, weary, protesting, fed up, protesting, fed up, weary, impatient,impatient, complaining
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.
