patient

[1]	affected role , patient role
[2]	invalid , sufferer , case , valetudinarian

adj.

[1]	resigned , submissive , stoical , long-suffering , compliant , acquiescent , passive , self-possessed , philosophical , serene , unaggressive
[2]	diligent , dogged , tenacious , persistent , assiduous , sedulous , steadfast , staunch , perseverant , unwavering , unswerving , constant , unfaltering , unfailing , untiring , tireless , indefatigable , pertinacious , determined , resolved , resolute , firm , unyielding
[3]	forbearing , tolerant , forgiving , lenient , accommodating