Forbearance and Testiness

Forbearance

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

Testiness is an antonym for forbearance.

Nearby Words: forbear, forbearing

Testiness

Testiness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.
Usage example: attributed his unusual testiness this morning to being hungry

Forbearance is an antonym for testiness.
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