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Forbearing vs Complaisant - What's the difference?

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Forbearing is a related term of complaisant.


As adjectives the difference between forbearing and complaisant

is that forbearing is characterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering: as, a forbearing temper while complaisant is compliant.

As a verb forbearing

is .

forbearing

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Characterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering: as, a forbearing temper.

    • Related terms

    * forbear * forbearance * forbearant * forbearantly * forbearingly

    Verb

    (head)

    • complaisant

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • compliant
  • Willing to do what pleases others.
  • (archaic) polite, showing respect

    • Usage notes

    * (term) should not be confused with its homophone, complacent.

    Derived terms

    * complaisantly