Word PATIENT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

patient

🇺🇸 [ˈpeɪʃənt]

Meanings

A patient is an individual receiving medical care, treatment, or advice from a healthcare professional. The word can also describe someone who is able to wait calmly or endure difficulties without becoming frustrated.

Examples

• The doctor asked the patient about their symptoms during the appointment.
• She was a very patient teacher, always explaining things clearly.
• The patient was prescribed medication to help manage their condition.

Synonyms

sufferer • client • case

Antonyms

impatient • irritable • restless