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    forbearing
    /fɔːˈbɛərɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. patient and restrained: "he proved to be remarkably forbearing whenever I was impatient or angry"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFORBEARING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Forbearing means patient and forgiving, especially in formal contexts. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and see synonyms and translations in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › forbearForbear Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Forbear can be a verb meaning to hold back, abstain, or be patient, or a noun meaning ancestor or forefather. Learn the synonyms, examples, and word history of forbear and its variant forbearing.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFORBEARING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Forbearing means behaving in a calm and sensible way at a time when they would have a right to be very upset or angry. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, collocations and examples of forbearing from Collins English Dictionary.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFORBEARING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Forbearing means patient and forgiving, especially in formal contexts. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, antonyms, and translations in different languages.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFORBEAR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Forbear is a verb that means to prevent yourself from saying or doing something, especially in a way that shows control, good judgment, or kindness to others. Forbear can also be a noun that means a forebear, or an ancestor.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › forbearingForbearing - definition of forbearing by The Free Dictionary

    Forbearing means showing self-control and patience, or not strict or severe. It can also be a verb meaning to refrain from or resist something. See examples, translations and related words.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › forbearingForbearing - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    adjective. showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment. “seemly and forbearing...yet strong enough to resist aggression” synonyms: longanimous. patient. enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Forbearing."