Pronunciation: /fɔːrˈbɛrɪŋ/
verb refraining from acting
A1 She is forbearing towards her younger siblings when they make mistakes.
A2 The teacher was forbearing with the students who were struggling to understand the lesson.
B1 The manager showed forbearing patience with the new employee who was still learning the ropes.
B2 Despite the challenging circumstances, she remained forbearing and kept a positive attitude.
C1 His forbearing nature allowed him to navigate difficult situations with grace and composure.
C2 The diplomat's forbearing approach helped diffuse tensions during the negotiations.
adjective showing patient and unruffled self-control
A1 She is a forbearing mother who always listens to her children's problems.
A2 The teacher was forbearing with the student who was struggling to understand the lesson.
B1 The manager showed forbearing patience with the new employees as they learned their tasks.
B2 Despite facing many challenges, she remained forbearing and never lost her composure.
C1 His forbearing attitude towards difficult situations earned him the respect of his colleagues.
C2 The diplomat's forbearing diplomacy helped to de-escalate the tense situation between the two countries.
formal The teacher commended the student for being forbearing in the face of criticism.
informal I admire how forbearing you are with your annoying coworker.
slang She's so forbearing, she never lets anything get to her.
figurative The old tree stood forbearing in the storm, its branches bending but never breaking.
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