forbearance

• Substantiv, das die Eigenschaft von Geduld, Selbstbeherrschung und Nachsicht bezeichnet, besonders angesichts von Provokation oder Schwierigkeiten.

A noun referring to the quality of being patient, self-controlled, and tolerant, especially in the face of provocation or difficulty.

unzählbar

1. Patience and restraintC1formal

   The quality of being patient and self-controlled, especially in difficult situations.

   Geduld und Selbstbeherrschung

   • She showed great forbearance during the long negotiations.
   • His forbearance in the face of criticism was admirable.
   • The teacher's forbearance with the disruptive student was remarkable.

   Synonymeclemencycomposureenduranceequanimityleniencylong-sufferingpatiencerestraintself-restrainttolerance

   Antonymeimpatienceintemperanceintolerance

2. Legal leniencyC2formallegal

   The act of refraining from enforcing a right, obligation, or debt, often granted temporarily.

   Rechtliche Nachsicht

   • The bank granted forbearance on the loan payments for six months.
   • The court showed forbearance by delaying the deadline.
   • Forbearance agreements are common in financial hardship cases.

   Synonymegraceindulgencemoratoriumrespitestay