Forbearance

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Pronunciation: /fɔːˈbɛərəns/

Definitions of forbearance

noun patient self-control; restraint and tolerance

Example Sentences

A1 Showing forbearance towards others is important in maintaining good relationships.

A2 It is necessary to have forbearance when dealing with difficult situations.

B1 Her forbearance in the face of adversity was truly admirable.

B2 The teacher's forbearance with the students' constant questions showed great patience.

C1 His forbearance in the midst of chaos was a testament to his inner strength.

C2 The diplomat's forbearance during the tense negotiations helped to prevent a potential conflict.

adjective forbearing or tolerant

Example Sentences

A1 She showed great forbearance in dealing with her difficult coworker.

A2 The teacher praised the student for his forbearance during the challenging exam.

B1 The manager demonstrated forbearance in handling the customer's complaints.

B2 The politician's forbearance in the face of criticism earned respect from the public.

C1 His forbearance in the midst of chaos showed his true leadership qualities.

C2 The CEO's forbearance in times of crisis was an inspiration to the entire company.

Examples of forbearance in a Sentence

formal The bank granted a period of forbearance to the struggling business owner.

informal I appreciate your forbearance while I figure out the best solution.

slang Dude, show some forbearance and stop nagging me about it.

figurative In the face of adversity, she showed remarkable forbearance and resilience.

Grammatical Forms of forbearance

past tense

forbore

plural

forbearances

comparative

more forbearing

superlative

most forbearing

present tense

forbears

future tense

will forbear

perfect tense

have forbore

continuous tense

is forbearing

singular

forbearance

positive degree

forbearing

infinitive

to forbear

gerund

forbearing

participle

forborne

Origin and Evolution of forbearance

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French/Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'forbearance' originated from Old French 'forberance' which came from Latin 'forbearantia', derived from the verb 'forbear' meaning 'to endure'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'forbearance' has evolved to mean patience, self-control, and the act of refraining from acting on impulses or emotions. It is often used in legal contexts to refer to the act of delaying or refraining from enforcing a legal right or claim.