Patient

Meaning

able to wait calmly; tolerant

able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious

Example Sentences

She was very patient with her young students.

She remained patient despite the long wait.

Example Expressions

patience is a virtue

Synonyms

tolerant, calm, persevering, enduring, composed, understanding

Entry 1

tolerant, calm, persevering, enduring

Entry 2

tolerant, calm, composed, understanding

Antonyms

impatient, restless, hasty, anxious, irritable

Entry 1

impatient, restless, hasty

Entry 2

impatient, anxious, irritable

Collocations

patient teacher, patient waiting, patient listener, remain patient, patient demeanor, patient attitude

Entry 1

patient teacher, patient waiting, patient listener

Entry 2

remain patient, patient demeanor, patient attitude