Forbearing and Resistant

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Forbearing adjective - Accepting pains or hardships calmly or without complaint.

Usage example: she was inspired by the forbearing patients of the intensive care unit

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Resistant is an antonym for forbearing.

Nearby Words: forbear, forbearance

Resistant adjective - Disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority.

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Forbearing is an antonym for resistant.

Nearby Words: resist, resistance, resistivity

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