Definition of forbearing Forbearing
for•bear•ing
We found 6 definitions of forbearing from 4 different sources.
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What does forbearing mean?
WordNet
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| forbearing - showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment; "seemly and forbearing...yet strong enough to resist aggression"; "was longanimous in the face of suffering" | ||
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| patient enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance; "a patient smile"; "was patient with the children"; "an exact and patient scientist"; "please be patient" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- forbearing (Verb)
Present participle of forbear. - forbearing (Adjective)
Characterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering: as, a forbearing temper.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- forbearing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Forbear - forbearing (a.)
Disposed or accustomed to forbear; patient; long-suffering.
Part of speech
🔤- forbearing, verb, gerund of forbear (infinitive).
