单词	patience
释义	patience noun pa·​tience ˈpā-shən(t)s  1 : the capacity, habit, or fact of being patient 2 chiefly British : solitaire sense 2 Synonyms forbearance long-suffering sufferance tolerance See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences To be a biographer is a somewhat peculiar endeavor. It seems to me it requires not only the tact, patience, and thoroughness of a scholar but also the stamina of a horse. Nancy Milford, Vanity Fair, August 2001 … in this time of bioethical conundrums, it is good to know that patience, good will, and personal morality will untie far more intellectual knots than the disarray of rancor, conflict, and special interests … Sherwin B. Nuland, New Republic, 13 Dec. 1999 Mind-numbing delays and irrelevant search results are enough to try the patience of the most saintly Web surfers. Neil Gross et al., Business Week, 14 June 1999 After a while, their ideological certitudes tried the patience of their own peoples … Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., New Yorker, 16 Nov. 1992 I don't have the patience to wait in line for hours just to buy a ticket. Investors need to have patience. The economy will improve soon. She treated her students with great patience and humor. I don't have the patience to do crossword puzzles. See More Recent Examples on the Web Tagovailoa showed accuracy, patience and, for the most part, good decision-making. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2022 But his new role took a lot of time, patience and willingness to let the music lead. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 8 Sep. 2022 Had patience been a more difficult trait to maintain through this May, June, and July, when a summons from Triple-A to the big leagues represented a smaller step? Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022 Sir Charles should know, though, that patience is in short supply throughout the SEC and especially at Auburn, which fired its last coach after eight consecutive winning seasons. Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 21 July 2022 That patience was never more important than the bottom of the seventh inning. Brendan Connelly, The Enquirer, 1 June 2022 In pre-race interviews, several drivers emphasized that patience is crucial, especially early in the race. Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 29 May 2022 For Canadian indie rockers Ellevator, patience truly is a virtue – not least when a debut album has been years in the making. Beau Hayhoe, SPIN, 11 May 2022 For many business leaders, patience may be an important part of implementing new technologies. A.j. Ghergich, Forbes, 2 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology see patient entry 1 First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing patience have the patience of a saint at the end of one's patience lose patience the patience of a saint stretch someone's patience run out of patience try someone's patience reached the end of my patience have the patience of a saint at the end of one's patience lose patience the patience of a saint stretch someone's patience run out of patience try someone's patience reached the end of my patience See More Kids Definition patience noun pa·​tience ˈpā-shəns  : the ability to remain calm when dealing with a difficult or annoying situation, task, or person A person will need patience to do this work. patience noun as in tolerance the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining the teacher's patience is being sorely tested this year by several parents who seem to have no interest in their children's education Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tolerance willingness forbearance long-suffering discipline sufferance obedience acquiescence docility tractability passiveness subordination submissiveness resignation passivity amenability self-control conformism submission compliance Antonyms & Near Antonyms impatience defiance resistance disobedience insubordination willfulness contrariness recalcitrance intractability See More
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