forbearing
forbearing — adjective
- forbearingpositive
- more forbearingcomparative
- most forbearingsuperlative
1. able to remain calm and not become angry when someone does something annoying or
able to remain calm and not become angry when someone does something annoying or wrong, choosing to be understanding instead of seeking revenge or complaining.
Tuan's forbearing nature helped him stay calm when his brother spilled juice on a laptop.
forbearing nature — describes a personality trait
The night-shift nurse remained forbearing even after the patient shouted at her for several minutes.
remained forbearing — showing restraint under provocation
Meera's forbearing response to the unfair criticism impressed everyone in the office.
Though the driver took a wrong turn, Théo was forbearing and did not complain.
Baraka's forbearing attitude toward his noisy neighbours helped keep the peace in the building.
- patient
more general; 'patient' covers many situations, while 'forbearing' specifically implies refraining from anger when provoked
- tolerant
focuses on accepting different opinions or behaviours; 'forbearing' emphasises emotional restraint under annoyance
- lenient
suggests being less strict when punishing; 'forbearing' is broader, covering any situation where anger would be natural
- long-suffering
stronger and more emotional, implying enduring hardship over a longer period
- impatient
the most direct opposite, describing someone who quickly becomes annoyed
- intolerant
focuses on unwillingness to accept others' faults or differences
- harsh
describes severe or critical treatment rather than calm restraint
文法句型
forbearing with [someone]
forbearing toward [someone]
remain/stay forbearing
用法筆記
Frequently used before a noun (forbearing nature, forbearing attitude) or after a linking verb (remain forbearing, be forbearing). Typically describes a person's character or a specific calm reaction when tested by another's behaviour.