Longanimous
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Long-suffering; patient; showing self-control and restraint.
Patient
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: content to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting; not bothered with having to wait; not unwilling to wait
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.The noun or noun phrase that is semantically on the receiving end of a verb's action.
Example sentence: My dad said to me, 'Work hard and be patient.' It was the best advice he ever gave me. You have to put the hours in.