Tuesday, May 19, 2009

pa•tience –noun

1. the quality of being patient, as bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune, or pain, without complaint, loss of temper, irritation, or the like.


2. an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay: to have patience with a slow learner.


3. quiet steady perseverance; even-tempered care; diligence: to work with patience.


4. bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint


5. manifesting forbearance under provocation or strain


6. not hasty or impetuous


7. steadfast despite opposition, difficulty, or adversity


8. able or willing to bear



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