forbearing

Definitions

Patient and restrained in the face of provocation or annoyance.

Characterized by the exercise of self-control and tolerance.

Examples

The teacher was remarkably forbearing when the students accidentally knocked over the display.

Despite the constant criticism from his rivals, he remained forbearing and refused to retaliate.

Synonyms

patient tolerant indulgent lenient long-suffering merciful forgiving

Antonyms

intolerant impatient unforgiving harsh strict vindictive severe