All patient synonyms
paΒ·tient
P p noun patient
- convalescent β Convalescent means relating to convalescence.
- longanimity β patient endurance of hardship, injuries, or offense; forbearance.
- madwoman β a woman who is or behaves as if insane.
- loonies β Canadian Informal. a dollar coin.
- jailbird β a person who is or has been confined in jail; convict or ex-convict.
- client β A client of a professional person or organization is a person or company that receives a service from them in return for payment.
- inmate β a person who is confined in a prison, hospital, etc.
- outpatient β a patient who receives treatment at a hospital, as in an emergency room or clinic, but is not hospitalized.
- internee β a person who is or has been interned, as a prisoner of war.
- madperson β (gender-neutral) A madman or madwoman.
- nonresistance β the policy or practice of not resisting violence or established authority, even when tyrannical, by force.
- martyr β a person who willingly suffers death rather than renounce his or her religion.
- dement β to deteriorate mentally, esp because of old age
- dependents β Plural form of dependent.
- gaolbird β Alternative spelling of jailbird.
- bedlamite β a lunatic; insane person
- docility β easily managed or handled; tractable: a docile horse.
- invalid β an infirm or sickly person.
- forbearance β the act of forbearing; a refraining from something.
adj patient
- relaxed β being free of or relieved from tension or anxiety: in a relaxed mood.
- understanding β mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
- considerate β Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.
- low-pressure β having or involving a low or below-normal pressure, as steam or water.
- grinder β a person or thing that grinds.
- meek β humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- indefatigable β incapable of being tired out; not yielding to fatigue; untiring.
- cool as a cucumber β very calm; self-possessed
- hands off β of, belonging to, using, or used by the hand.
- mild β amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- fireball β Sir Charles George Douglas, 1860β1943, Canadian poet and novelist.
- hellbent β stubbornly or recklessly determined.
- at peace β in a state of harmony or friendship
- easygoing β going easily, as a horse.
- go-go β ALPS
- calm β A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- longsuffering β enduring injury, trouble, or provocation long and patiently.
- hyper β overexcited; overstimulated; keyed up.
- gogo β Γ gogo.
- at ease β If you are at ease, you are feeling confident and relaxed, and are able to talk to people without feeling nervous or anxious. If you put someone at their ease, you make them feel at ease.
- forbearing β to refrain or abstain from; desist from.
- hang loose β to let loose; free from bonds or restraint.
- laid back β relaxed or unhurried: laid-back music rhythms.
adjective patient
- coolheaded β not easily flustered; calm
- nerveless β without nervousness, as in emergencies; calm; collected.
- outgiving β friendly or responsive; outgoing.
- nonresistant β not able, conditioned, or constructed to withstand the effect of something, as a disease, a specific change in temperature, or harsh treatment; susceptible to damage or ill effects.
- forbearant β Forbearing.
- accepting β amenable; open: She was always more accepting of coaching suggestions than her teammates.
- nonresisting β Unresisting; without resistance.
- longanimous β Long-suffering; patient; showing self-control and restraint.