patient synonyms

patient

modif.

  1. Enduring without complaint

    forbearing, mild-tempered, composed, tranquil, serene, long-suffering, unruffled, imperturbable, passive, submissive, weak, cold-blooded, easy-going, philosophic, tolerant, gentle, unresentful; see also resigned.

    Antonyms irritable*, violent*, resentful. *

  2. Quietly persistent in an activity

    pertinacious, assiduous, steady, dependable, calm, reliable, placid, stable, composed, unwavering, imperturbable, quiet, serene, unimpassioned, dispassionate, enduring; see also regular 3.

    Antonyms restless*, irrepressible*, feverish.

patient

n.

case, inmate, victim, sufferer, sick individual, ill individual, one seeking help, one seeking cure, one seeking relief, outpatient, inpatient, bed patient, emergency ward patient, convalescent, one recovering from an illness, one recovering from an injury, hospital case, hospitalized person, subject, victim.

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