long-suffering
adjective
long-suf·fer·ing
ˈlȯŋ-ˌsə-f(ə-)riŋ 
-ˈsə-
: patiently enduring lasting offense or hardship
long-suffering
noun
Examples of long-suffering in a Sentence
you will need infinite long-suffering to put up with that arrogant jerk
the long-suffering parents calmly waited until the tantrum had passed
Recent Examples on the Web
The Sunday strike in the Tal al-Sultan neighborhood reportedly killed at least 50 people, mostly women and children, and resulted in flaps catching fire and tents being turned into infernos, likely burning some of their long-suffering occupants alive.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2024
Courtesy of Focus Features Presenting Amy and Blake as equals
In the U.K. tabloids, Winehouse was often presented as a lovesick, long-suffering partner.
—TIME, 17 May 2024
There are a bunch of funny gags, too, the best of which involves the ever-evolving hairstyles of Eden’s long-suffering obstetrician (John Carroll Lynch).
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 16 May 2024
Bayer Leverkusen’s long-suffering fans had waited 120 years for their team to win a league title.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
So, Stiles fit right into the Two and a Half Men cast with occasional appearances as Herb, Judith’s long-suffering post-Alan husband.
—EW.com, 7 Apr. 2024
Carla Gugino’s Grace is the veteran, a cutthroat scoop factory who neglects her long-suffering husband and college-student daughter.
—TIME, 14 Mar. 2024
Pour one out for your long-suffering tenants, who might have to eat some of those costs for you.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2024
The new-look Detroit Lions, now just 60 minutes away from a Super Bowl, have instilled hope, joy and even confidence in a long-suffering fan base.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 23 Jan. 2024
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2024
Courtesy of Focus Features Presenting Amy and Blake as equals
In the U.K. tabloids, Winehouse was often presented as a lovesick, long-suffering partner.
—TIME, 17 May 2024
There are a bunch of funny gags, too, the best of which involves the ever-evolving hairstyles of Eden’s long-suffering obstetrician (John Carroll Lynch).
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 16 May 2024
Bayer Leverkusen’s long-suffering fans had waited 120 years for their team to win a league title.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
So, Stiles fit right into the Two and a Half Men cast with occasional appearances as Herb, Judith’s long-suffering post-Alan husband.
—EW.com, 7 Apr. 2024
Carla Gugino’s Grace is the veteran, a cutthroat scoop factory who neglects her long-suffering husband and college-student daughter.
—TIME, 14 Mar. 2024
Pour one out for your long-suffering tenants, who might have to eat some of those costs for you.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2024
The new-look Detroit Lions, now just 60 minutes away from a Super Bowl, have instilled hope, joy and even confidence in a long-suffering fan base.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 23 Jan. 2024
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