1. patient and restrained; refraining from harshness or severity toward others

1. present participle of forbear; refraining from doing something; abstaining or holding back

Examples

• Her forbearing nature made her an excellent teacher who never lost patience with struggling students.
• The coach took a forbearing approach, offering encouragement rather than criticism.
• He was forbearing in his response to the rude comment, choosing not to retaliate.
• Despite the provocation, she showed forbearing restraint and walked away.
• The judge's forbearing attitude toward first-time offenders reflected her belief in rehabilitation.
• They were forbearing from making any decisions until all the facts were known.