forbearingly

In patient endurance

In a patient, tolerant manner—showing restraint when one might justifiably react with anger or impatience: She listened forbearingly as he explained his mistake for the third time.

The word suggests deliberate self-control in the face of provocation or annoyance.

patient

patiently

With tolerant composure

composedly · stoically · placidly · tranquilly · unflappably · gently · peacefully · quietly · meditatively · unhurriedly

enduring

uncomplainingly

Without voicing displeasure

stoically · tenaciously · persistently · unflinchingly · submissively · meekly · humbly · acquiescently · passively · yieldingly

tolerant

leniently

With tolerance, not severity

mercifully · charitably · clemently · benevolently · compassionately · understandingly · generously · graciously · magnanimously · kindly

restrained

moderately

To a limited degree

discreetly · cautiously · deliberately · carefully · judiciously · conservatively · reservedly · circumspectly · soberly · guardedly

Opposites
patience and tolerance in response to provocation

forbearinglyintolerantly

Without accepting differences

impatiently · harshly · unforgivingly · punitively · reactively

emotional self-control

forbearinglyangrily

In a furious manner

irritably · petulantly · testily · snappishly · peevishly

Family

forbearing

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