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tolerant attitude

[ˈtɒl.ər.ənt ˈæt.ɪ.tjuːd]
noun phrasepl: tolerant attitudes
atitude tolerante
1. A disposition or manner of thinking that respects and accepts the beliefs, practices, or behaviors of others, even when they differ from one's own
Her tolerant attitude toward different cultures made her an excellent diplomat.
Sua atitude tolerante em relação às diferentes culturas a tornou uma excelente diplomata.
2. The capacity to endure or accept something disagreeable or unfamiliar without strong opposition
The teacher's tolerant attitude toward student mistakes encouraged learning.
A atitude tolerante do professor em relação aos erros dos alunos encorajava o aprendizado.
NYC Slang
cool with it; all good with different perspectives
Synonyms
accepting attitudeopen-minded attitudepermissive attitudeliberal attitudebroad-minded attitude
Antonyms
intolerant attitudeprejudiced attitudenarrow-minded attitudebigoted attituderigid attitude

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atitude tolerante
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
atitude tolerante
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
atitude tolerante
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

to turn a blind eye
to live and let live
to keep an open mind
to accept someone as they are
to respect differences
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