tolerant

adjective

tol·er·ant | \ ˈtä-lə-rənt ,

ˈtäl-rənt \

Definition of tolerant

1 : inclined to tolerate especially : marked by forbearance or endurance tolerant parents a culture tolerant of religious differences

2 : exhibiting tolerance (as for a drug or an environmental factor)

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this job requires a tolerant person who is used to dealing with complaints and angry customers a tolerant acceptance of the terrible way that his wife has always treated him

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Preserve the environment, treat your body well and the people around you well-er, chill out, be tolerant, don't tread on others, be compassionate, even to yourself. — Devin Friedman, GQ, "The Hippies Were Right After All," 14 June 2018 Progressives see themselves as tolerant, open-minded, and eager to engage with critics. — David French, National Review, "Does the Left Lose because It’s Too Civil?," 23 Jan. 2018 Both crops are cold-tolerant, which makes this a good combo to plant in late summer or early fall. — Sunset, "Top 10 Cover Crops for Your Fall Garden," 22 Jan. 2018 Both crops are cold-tolerant, which makes this a good mixture to plant in late summer or early fall. — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, "Everything You Need To Know About Planting Cover Crops For A Healthy Garden," 22 Aug. 2017 Trump and other members of his administration have criticized past presidents, including Clinton, for being too tolerant of North Korea's nuclear ambitions. — Samuel Chamberlain, Fox News, "Bill Clinton says 'I regret' missed chance to 'end' North Korea missile program," 7 June 2018 Some that are more tolerant of shade, however, include wax begonias, Dragon Wing begonias and flowering tobacco. — Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, "At some point, mother of millions plant needs to start over," 1 June 2018 This annual fundraiser offers perennials and annuals for shade and sun, natives, shrubs, small fruits, herbs, drought-tolerant plants and some vegetable starts as houseplants well as garden art. — Corey Sheldon, OregonLive.com, "HG calendar April 28-May 6: plant sales galore," 27 Apr. 2018 If your goal is a drought-tolerant garden, planning ahead is a must. — Sunset, "10 Fall Gardening Chores to Prep for Winter," 22 Jan. 2018

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