<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the quality of being patient, as the bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune, or pain, without complaint, loss of temper, irritation, or the like.</li><li>an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay: to have patience with a slow learner.</li><li>quiet, steady perseverance; even-tempered care; diligence: to work with patience.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>submissiveness</li><li>sufferance</li><li>self-possession</li><li>stability</li><li>composure</li><li>indefatigability</li><li>assiduity</li><li>persistence</li></ul>