Forbearance

Noun

Definition: Patience, self-control, and willingness to wait or to deal with a difficult situation without becoming angry or upset.

Synonyms: Patience, Tolerance, Endurance

Antonyms: Impatience, Intolerance, Agitation

Examples:

She showed great forbearance in handling the difficult situation.
It requires forbearance to deal with the delays in traffic.

Mnemonics:

"Forbearance" can be understood as "bearing with patience" or "bearing with tolerance".
Think of a bear patiently waiting for food, symbolizing forbearance.

Etymology:

Origin:

Middle English from Old French 'forberance', from the verb 'forberen' (to forbear)

Historical Usage:

The term has been used since Middle English times, indicating a long history of its usage.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Exercise forbearance"

Explanation:

To actively practice and demonstrate patience, tolerance, and self-control in a difficult or frustrating situation.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing 'forbearance' with 'forgiveness'.

Explanation:

While both concepts involve tolerance and understanding, forbearance specifically refers to the ability to patience and wait, while forgiveness refers to the act of pardoning or ceasing to feel resentment towards someone.