tolerant
adjective/ˈtɑlərənt/
Frequency rank: #7,014 most common English word
Meaning
Willing to accept or respect beliefs, behaviors, or differences that differ from one's own.
Example sentence
A good teacher should be tolerant of different learning styles and paces.
Synonyms & related words
- accepting
- open-minded
- understanding
- broadminded
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