patient

enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance; "a patient smile"; "was patient with the children"; "an exact and patient scientist"; "please be patient"

• diligent, persevering — quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
• enduring, long-suffering — patiently enduring continual wrongs or trouble
• forbearing, longanimous — showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment
• tolerant, patient of — showing the capacity for endurance
• unhurried — capable of accepting delay with equanimity