Synonyms for patient
| Grammar : Adj, noun |
| Spell : pey-shuhnt |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈpeɪ ʃənt |
Top 10 synonyms for patient Other synonyms for the word patient
- accommodating
- composed
- convalescent
- easy-going
- emergency
- enduring
- even-tempered
- forbearing
- imperturbable
- indulgent
- invalid
- lenient
- long-suffering
- meek
- mild
- mild-tempered
- outpatient
- persevering
- persistent
- philosophic
- philosophical
- resigned
- self-possessed
- serene
- shut-in
- sick person
- stoical
- submissive
- tranquil
- uncomplaining
- understanding
- unruffled
- untiring
Définition of patient
Origin :- mid-14c., "enduring without complaint," from Old French pacient and directly from Latin patientem (see patience). Related: Patiently.
- adj capable, willing to endure
- noun person being treated for medical problem
- Why should there not be a patient confidence in the ultimate justice of the people?
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- His face had a patient, expectant look, as if he waited for them to do something.
- Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair
- "I feel my patient growing better," the doctor said, with satisfaction.
- Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
- Vice was like hysterics—the more kindness you showed the worse grew the patient!
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- The young man tried to be patient over her density in this time of crisis.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- What daring boldness, what a strange revolt of a patient against his doctor!
- Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
- I felt how good he was, how strong and patient, and was at peace.
- Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
- Then he threw the reins down on the backs of his patient horses, and descended.
- Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
- He was very ill, and could not work, and certainly was not a patient sufferer.
- Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
- "He did; but—" and Crane looked at Faust, with patient toleration of his lack of perception.
- Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
Antonyms for patient
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