| noun | 1. Patience or tolerance in the face of adversity; forbearance, long-suffering. |
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| | | "Longanimity can be as important a trait as creativity in a kindergarten teacher." |
| | | "My father impressed me with his longanimity in the face of my 2-year-old's temper tantrum." |
| | | "I can't imagine doing the same job day after day, but she kept at it with longanimity." |
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| Latin, 15th century |
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| "Longanimity" is based on the Latin "longanimitās," meaning "patient" or "forbearing." Television loves characters that embody longanimity: Think of the infinitely patient Leslie Higgins on "Ted Lasso," the adorably unflappable Jerry Gergich on "Parks and Recreation," or the maniacally uncomplaining Ned Flanders on "The Simpsons." ... | Continue Reading |
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