Definition of Forbearing

1. Adjective. Showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment. "Was longanimous in the face of suffering"

Exact synonyms: Longanimous
Similar to: Patient
Derivative terms: Longanimity

Definition of Forbearing

1. a. Disposed or accustomed to forbear; patient; long-suffering.

Definition of Forbearing

1. Adjective. Characterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering: as, a forbearing temper. ¹

2. Verb. (present participle of forbear) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Forbearing

1. forbear [v] - See also: forbear

Lexicographical Neighbors of Forbearing

foraying
forays
forb
forbad
forbade
forbar
forbare
forbathe
forbear
forbearance
forbearances
forbearant
forbeare
forbearer
forbearers
forbearing (current term)
forbearingly
forbears
forbeat
forbid
forbidal
forbidals
forbiddance
forbiddances
forbidden
forbidden fruit
forbidden fruit is the sweetest
forbiddenly
forbidder
forbidders

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