long-suffering

[US]/[ˈlɒŋˌsʌfərɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈlɑːŋˌsʌfərɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Enduring hardship without complaint; patient.; Patient and forgiving, especially in the face of adversity.
n.The quality of enduring hardship without complaint.; A person who endures hardship without complaint.

Phrases & Collocations

long-suffering spouse

long-suffering patience

long-suffering trial

was long-suffering

long-suffering existence

long-suffering spirit

being long-suffering

long-suffering family

showed long-suffering

long-suffering wait

Example Sentences

the long-suffering fans finally saw their team win the championship.

after years of hardship, the long-suffering artist finally achieved recognition.

he was a long-suffering husband, always putting his wife's needs first.

the long-suffering patient endured countless tests and procedures.

the long-suffering employee felt undervalued despite their hard work.

she was a long-suffering mother dealing with a difficult child.

the long-suffering nation struggled to rebuild after the war.

despite the long-suffering, he remained optimistic about the future.

the long-suffering dog waited patiently for its owner to return.

the long-suffering project faced numerous setbacks and delays.

even after years of long-suffering, she refused to give up.

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