patience

noun
UK: /ˈpeɪ.ʃəns/
US: /ˈpeɪ.ʃəns/

  1. The ability to wait for something without becoming annoyed or upset.

    1. Have patience with me I'm learning to drive. [ ] [ ]
    2. Teaching children requires a lot of patience, especially when they are easily distracted. [ ] [ ]

  2. The quality of being calm and even-tempered, especially when dealing with difficulties.

    1. You need patience to solve this puzzle it's very tricky. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her patience was finally wearing thin after hours of waiting in the crowded airport. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

composure forbearance tolerance
patience verb

  1. To bear or endure something with calmness and without complaint.

    1. Patience is important in life, especially when things get tough. [ ] [ ]
    2. You must patience his moods, he is going through a difficult period of adjustment. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "patience" in English means: The ability to wait for something without becoming annoyed or upset., The quality of being calm and even-tempered, especially when dealing with difficulties..

The phonetic transcription of "patience" is /ˈpeɪ.ʃəns/ in British English and /ˈpeɪ.ʃəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "patience": composure, forbearance, tolerance.

Example usage of "patience": "Have patience with me I'm learning to drive.". More examples on the page.