Meaning & use
Forbearing
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Patient and self-controlled, especially in restraining oneself from acting on annoyance or anger.
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Her forbearing attitude toward her difficult neighbor impressed everyone on the street.
The forbearing teacher gave the struggling student extra time and encouragement.
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"Forbearing" comes from "forbear," meaning to hold back or restrain oneself, combining "for-" (away) with "bear" (to carry or endure).
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