patience (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪʃəns/

Definition

The ability to wait or to continue doing something despite difficulties or delays, without getting angry or upset.

Examples

• You need a lot of patience to learn a new language.

• She showed great patience in dealing with the difficult customer.

• His patience finally paid off when he got the promotion.

How to Use patience

patience with (prepositional phrase)

The ability to tolerate someone or something difficult. — "He has a lot of patience with young children."

patience for (prepositional phrase)

Willingness to wait for something. — "Do you have the patience for such a long project?"

Synonyms of patience

Words with a similar meaning to patience:

• calmness
• endurance
• perseverance
• forbearance

Antonyms of patience

Words with the opposite meaning to patience:

• impatience
• haste

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