Showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment:
— Seemly and forbearing...yet strong enough to resist aggression.

synonym: longanimous.

Roget 740: lenient; mild, mild as milk; gentle, soft; tolerant, indulgent, easy-going; clement etc. (compassionate) 914; forbearing; long-suffering.    ... show more

Roget 914: pitying etc. v.; pitiful, compassionate, sympathetic, touched.    merciful, clement, ruthful; humane; humanitarian etc. (philanthropic) 910; tender, tender hearted, tender as a chicken; soft, soft hearted; unhardened^†; lenient etc. 740; exorable^†, forbearing; melting etc. v.; weak.    ... show more