1. forbearing - Noun
2. forbearing - Adjective
3. forbearing - Verb
5. forbearing - Adjective Satellite
of Forbear
Disposed or accustomed to forbear; patient; long-suffering.
Source: Webster's dictionaryHe who is insolent towards men is insolent towards God... Respect in man the grand, inestimable image of God and be forbearing towards the faults and errors of fallen man, so that God may be forbearing towards your own. John of Kronstadt
The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forbearing. Epictetus
Experience taught me that it is wise to be patient and forbearing with opponents and to use the divine cure of repeling with what is best (then verily he, between whom and you there was enmity, (will become) as though he was a close friend.) Quran 41:34. Salman al-Ouda
Why should not our solemn duties, and our hastening end, render us so united, that personal contention would be impossible, in a general sympathy quickened by the breath of a forbearing and pitying charity? Henry Giles
The holier one is, the more forbearing and loving he is; the more tender and patient and anxious to help others in every way. Think how forbearing and loving Christ is when we do wrong; and there we are to be like Him. Arthur Kenney
The forbearing use of power does not only form a touchstone, but the manner in which an individual enjoys certain advantages over others is a test of a true gentleman. Robert E. Lee