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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Longanimity
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noun 1. Patience or tolerance in the face of adversity; forbearance, long-suffering.
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Play Button "Longanimity can be as important a trait as creativity in a kindergarten teacher."
Play Button "My father impressed me with his longanimity in the face of my 2-year-old's temper tantrum."
Play Button "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
Why This Word?
"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." ...
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