Synonyms of tolerance

tolerance

noun

ˈtä-lə-rən(t)s 

as in patience

the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining

showed great tolerance in dealing with the child's tantrums

Synonyms & Similar Words

• patience
• forbearance
• sufferance
• willingness
• acquiescence
• long-suffering
• discipline
• subordination
• resignation
• passivity
• docility
• compliance
• obedience
• passiveness
• conformism
• tractability
• submissiveness
• submission
• self-control
• amenability

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• impatience
• resistance
• defiance
• disobedience
• insubordination
• willfulness
• recalcitrance
• intractability
• contrariness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tolerance

Today's Left has long since abandoned such tolerance, seeking instead to stem debate and deplatform opposing voices while conservatives have become the relaxed and appreciative advocates of a vigorous exchange of ideas. —Mark Davis, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025

The result was an abrupt reversal of the aggressive optimism and high risk tolerance that helped drive huge market gains late last year. —Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025

State of play: The tolerance for loss among M's fans is slightly lower than for the average baseball fan, the platform found. —Christine Clarridge, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025

Warner goal was to encourage a conversation about religious tolerance and building bridges between people of all faiths. —Chris Yogerst / Made By History, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025