Forbearance and Willfulness
Opposite meaning words
Forbearance
Forbearance noun - The capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining.
Usage example: we thank you for your forbearance while we attend to the technical difficulties interrupting the TV program
Willfulness is an antonym for forbearance.
Nearby Words: forbear, forbearing
Willfulness
Willfulness noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Forbearance is an antonym for willfulness.
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