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forbearing

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Forbearing (adj) means Patient and willing to put up with difficulty or annoyance without complaint.

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Patient and willing to put up with difficulty or annoyance without complaint.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

longanimous

Antonyms

fretful angry

Related words

mad angry worried calm anxious resigned furious raging

Rhymes for forbearing

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of forbearing?

"forbearing" (adj) means patient and willing to put up with difficulty or annoyance without complaint.

What is another word for forbearing?

Other words for "forbearing" include longanimous.

What is the opposite of forbearing?

Opposites of "forbearing" include fretful, angry.

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