forbearing

Meanings

• adjective

  showing patience and willingness to endure; not giving way or reacting angrily.

  - "Despite his wife's constant nagging, he remained forbearing."
  - "The forbearing monk listened patiently to the distraught traveler."

• adjective

  able to endure or put up with something difficult or unpleasant.

  - "The forbearing runner finished the marathon despite the intense pain."
  - "The forbearing employee continued to work long hours even when the boss was absent."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with forbearing
bearing , hearing , tearing , appearing

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Variants

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forbear , forbearer , forbearers , forbearing , forbears , forbore , forborne

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Forms

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forbearance, forbearingly, forbore, forbore from

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Etymology

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originated from the Old English word 'forberan' meaning 'to bear, to carry, to endure'

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Trivia

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1. Forbearing is an antonym of the word 'intolerant'.

2. The term 'forbearance' is also used in law to refer to the act of not enforcing a right or claim.

3. The longest recorded forbearance in history is the 1,100-year-old Oak Tree of Odessa in Ukraine.

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Related Concepts

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1. patience: Forbearing is closely related to the concept of patience, which is the ability to endure difficult situations without becoming angry or frustrated.

2. tolerance: Forbearing also relates to the concept of tolerance, which is the ability to accept or put up with something, even if it is different or unpleasant.

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Culture

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Forbearing is a virtue that has been celebrated in various cultures and religions. In Christianity, it is considered one of the seven heavenly virtues. In literature, forbearing characters are often portrayed as strong and admirable.

How to Memorize "forbearing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding a heavy burden and not giving in to the strain. This person is forbearing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word forbearing with the image of a calm lake that remains undisturbed even in rough weather.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym FORTITUDE: Forbearance, Open-mindedness, Respect, Tolerance, Understanding, Determination, and Empathy.

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