pa·tience
Pronounced:
/ˈpeɪʃəns/
Function:
nounMeaning:
[noncount] 1 : the quality of being patient: such as a : the ability to wait for a long time without becoming annoyed or upset ▪ 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. ▪ “Aren't you finished yet?” “Have patience (with me). I'll be done soon.” ▪ Those people have been waiting for hours, and they're starting to run out of patience. = They're starting to lose patience. ▪ After 10 long weeks, his patience was rewarded. [=he got what he wanted after waiting 10 weeks for it] b : the ability to remain calm and not become annoyed when dealing with problems or with difficult people ▪ She treated her students with great patience and humor. ▪ I don't have (much) patience for that kind of behavior. = I have little/no patience for that kind of behavior. [=I am not willing to accept that kind of behavior] ▪ The team continues to play poorly, and many fans are starting to lose patience (with them). [=many fans are starting to become angry or upset about the team] ▪ She has the patience of a saint. [=she is a very patient person] ▪ All these mistakes of yours are trying my patience. [=I am starting to get upset because you have made so many mistakes] c : the ability to give attention to something for a long time without becoming bored or losing interest ▪ I don't have the patience to do crossword puzzles.
2 Brit : solitaire 1
2 Brit : solitaire 1