adjective
disinclined to be severe or rigorous
forbearing toward her husband's weaknesses
Synonyms: charitable, clement, easy, indulgent, lenient, merciful, tolerant
Related Word: gentle, mild; longanimous, long-suffering, patient; considerate, thoughtful
Contrasted words: grim, implacable, merciless, relentless; impatient, nervous, restive; firm, inflexible, rigid, stern, strict; austere, harsh
Antonyms: unrelenting