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Synonyms of patient

8 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for patient is composed. Other synonyms of patient are determined and forbearing. The opposite of patient is impatient.

Synonyms and similar words for patient

adjectiveWilling to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.

  • composedShowing composure.
  • forbearingCharacterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering.

adjectiveConstant in pursuit or exertion; persevering; calmly diligent.

adjectivePhysically able to suffer or bear.

  • sufferableAble to suffer, endure, or tolerate.
  • resistantWhich is not affected or overcome by a disease, drug, chemical or atmospheric agent, extreme of temperature, etc.
  • tolerant

Opposite of patient

adjectiveWilling to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.

nounThe noun or noun phrase that is semantically on the receiving end of a verb's action.

  • agentThe participant of a situation that carries out the action in this situation, e.g. "the boy" in the sentences "The boy...
  • doerSomeone who does, performs, or executes; an active person, an agent.

Meaning of patient

  1. adjective Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.
  2. adjective Constant in pursuit or exertion; persevering; calmly diligent.
  3. adjective Physically able to suffer or bear.

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Questions about synonyms of patient

What is another word for patient?
Patient has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as composed, determined and forbearing.
What is the opposite of patient?
The opposite of patient is impatient.
What does patient mean?
Patient means willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.

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