English dictionary

forbearance

/f/O/r'b/(@)/r/@/ns/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

noun.attribute

Synonyms longanimity patience

Antonyms impatience

Source: WordNet 3.0
a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges; refraining from acting

noun.act

Examples
His forbearance to reply was alarming.

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of forbearing or waiting; the exercise of patience.

noun

Source: webster1913