patience
(the ability to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without getting angry or upset)
- I don’t have the patience to be a teacher.
- It takes time and patience to learn a foreign language.
patients plural form of patient
(a sick person who is receiving medical treatment)
- Many patients were waiting to see the doctor.
- Some patients are responding well to the new drug
patient
(able to to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without getting angry or upset)
- She is very patient with the students.
- Just sit here and be patient. I’ll get back soon.