duldsam

patient, forbearing, tolerant

adjective DOOLT-zahm Rare

Usage Note

Duldsam implies willingness to endure something unpleasant without protest — closer to langmütig (long-suffering) than tolerant (which is more intellectual acceptance). It often implies a quiet, uncomplaining endurance of hardship or difficult people.

Examples

"Sie war duldsam gegenüber den Launen ihres Chefs."

Natural Translation

She was forbearing towards her boss's moods.

Literal Translation

She was patient towards the moods of her boss.

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