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

Example Sentences

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“Stronger‑than‑expected April CPI reinforces the case for patience, even as the new chair has expressed comfort looking through one‑off price pressures,” writes Christian Floro, market strategist at Principal Asset Management.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

I take your point and applaud you for turning your finances around, particularly through hard work, patience and waiting to claim Social Security at 70.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

But he also said his patience with Iran was running out, with no sign of a breakthrough in talks.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

He had no patience for what he didn’t like, but when he was in the presence of something he adored, he lavished his attention and could rise to his own level of greatness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

But Father’s patience, his almost mystic rapport with the harmonies of watchworks, these were not things that could be taught.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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