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patience

noun

pa·​tience ˈpā-shən(t)s How to pronounce patience (audio)
1
: the capacity, habit, or fact of being patient
2
chiefly British : solitaire sense 2

Example Sentences

To be a biographer is a somewhat peculiar endeavor. It seems to me it requires not only the tact, patience, and thoroughness of a scholar but also the stamina of a horse. Nancy Milford, Vanity Fair, August 2001 … in this time of bioethical conundrums, it is good to know that patience, good will, and personal morality will untie far more intellectual knots than the disarray of rancor, conflict, and special interests … Sherwin B. Nuland, New Republic, 13 Dec. 1999 Mind-numbing delays and irrelevant search results are enough to try the patience of the most saintly Web surfers. Neil Gross et al., Business Week, 14 June 1999 After a while, their ideological certitudes tried the patience of their own peoples … Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., New Yorker, 16 Nov. 1992 I don't have the patience to wait in line for hours just to buy a ticket. Investors need to have patience. The economy will improve soon. She treated her students with great patience and humor. I don't have the patience to do crossword puzzles. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Tagovailoa showed accuracy, patience and, for the most part, good decision-making. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2022 But his new role took a lot of time, patience and willingness to let the music lead. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 8 Sep. 2022 Had patience been a more difficult trait to maintain through this May, June, and July, when a summons from Triple-A to the big leagues represented a smaller step? Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022 Sir Charles should know, though, that patience is in short supply throughout the SEC and especially at Auburn, which fired its last coach after eight consecutive winning seasons. Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 21 July 2022 That patience was never more important than the bottom of the seventh inning. Brendan Connelly, The Enquirer, 1 June 2022 In pre-race interviews, several drivers emphasized that patience is crucial, especially early in the race. Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 29 May 2022 For Canadian indie rockers Ellevator, patience truly is a virtue – not least when a debut album has been years in the making. Beau Hayhoe, SPIN, 11 May 2022 For many business leaders, patience may be an important part of implementing new technologies. A.j. Ghergich, Forbes, 2 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see patient entry 1

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of patience was in the 13th century

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