- loss of patience
- loss of tolerance, lapse of patience
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
loss of patience
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Patience — (ˈpā shənz) is the state of endurance under difficult circumstances. This can mean persevering in the face of delay or provocation without becoming annoyed or upset; or exhibiting forbearance when under strain, especially when faced with longer… … Wikipedia
Patience — f English: from the vocabulary word denoting one of the Seven Christian Virtues. This name was a favourite with the Puritans, and survived better than many similar names, but now seems somewhat old fashioned. The word is derived from Latin pati… … First names dictionary
patience — /pay sheuhns/, n. 1. the quality of being patient, as the bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune, or pain, without complaint, loss of temper, irritation, or the like. 2. an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when… … Universalium
patience — pa•tience [[t]ˈpeɪ ʃəns[/t]] n. 1) the bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune, or pain without complaint, loss of temper, or anger 2) an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay 3) quiet,… … From formal English to slang
Haiti — /hay tee/, n. 1. Formerly, Hayti. a republic in the West Indies occupying the W part of the island of Hispaniola. 6,611,407; 10,714 sq. mi. (27,750 sq. km). Cap.: Port au Prince. 2. Also, Hayti. a former name of Hispaniola. * * * Haiti… … Universalium
everlasting — adj Everlasting, endless, interminable, unceasing are comparable when they mean continuing on and on without end. Unlike infinite, eternal, and similar words (see INFINITE), these terms do not presuppose the absence of a beginning and therefore… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
last straw — noun the final irritation that stretches your patience beyond the limit • Hypernyms: ↑aggravation, ↑irritation, ↑provocation * * * noun : the last of a series (as of events, indignities, or burdens) that brings one beyond the ultimate point of… … Useful english dictionary
laststraw — last straw n. The last of a series of annoyances or disappointments that leads one to a final loss of patience, temper, trust, or hope. [From the proverb “It s the last straw that breaks the camel s back”.] * * * … Universalium
last straw — the last of a succession of irritations, incidents, remarks, etc., that leads to a loss of patience, a disaster, etc.: He has been late before, but this is the last straw. [1840 50; after the proverb It is the last straw that breaks the camel s… … Universalium
last straw — last′ straw′ n. the last of a succession of irritations or troubles that leads to a loss of patience, a disaster, etc • Etymology: 1840–50; after the proverb “It is the last straw that breaks the camel s back” … From formal English to slang
