Patience and Testiness

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Patience noun - The capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining.

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Testiness is an antonym for patience.

Nearby Words: patient, patiently

Testiness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.

Usage example: attributed his unusual testiness this morning to being hungry

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Patience is an antonym for testiness.

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