forbearing (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /fɔːrˈberɪŋ/
Definition
Patient and self-controlled, especially when faced with provocation or delay.
Examples
She was remarkably forbearing with her difficult colleagues.
His forbearing nature made him a good mediator.
The judge was forbearing and gave the young man a second chance.
How to Use forbearing
- forbearing with (prepositional phrase)
- Showing patience and self-control towards someone. — "He was forbearing with his children, even when they misbehaved."
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