forbearing

Adjective
Synonyms: longanimous

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (1)

  1. 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”Synonyms: longanimous
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Forbear \For*bear"\ (f[o^]r*b[^a]r"), v. i. [imp. Forbore(Forbare, [Obs.]); p. p. Forborne; p. pr. & vb. n. Forbearing.] [OE. forberen, AS. forberan; pref. for- + beran to bear. See Bear to support.]

1.To refrain from proceeding; to pause; to delay. [1913 Webster]

Shall I go against Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear?— 1 Kings xxii. 6.[1913 Webster]

2.To refuse; to decline; to give no heed. [1913 Webster]

Thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear.— Ezek. ii. 7.[1913 Webster]

3.To control one's self when provoked. [1913 Webster]

The kindest and the happiest pair Will find occasion to forbear.— Cowper.[1913 Webster]
Both bear and forbear.— Old Proverb.[1913 Webster]
Forbearing \For*bear"ing\, a. Disposed or accustomed to forbear; patient; long-suffering. -- For*bear"ing*ly, adv. [1913 Webster]
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