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
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For one pitch-perfect game, at least, the long-suffering denizens of Leafs Nation were treated to something that almost felt like playoff calm.
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Chris Johnston, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
His dismissal represented a stunning fall from grace for a man who helped change the fortunes of a long-suffering franchise.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
With the Internet and electricity intermittent, fog has settled on the long-suffering people of Myanmar - who, despite their resilience, are fighting forces beyond compare.
—Roger Huang, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Wendy Hovland does a very good job staying firmly in character as the delusional Constance, and Fred Harlow is kind and sympathetic as her long-suffering husband Andy.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Chris Johnston, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
His dismissal represented a stunning fall from grace for a man who helped change the fortunes of a long-suffering franchise.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
With the Internet and electricity intermittent, fog has settled on the long-suffering people of Myanmar - who, despite their resilience, are fighting forces beyond compare.
—Roger Huang, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Wendy Hovland does a very good job staying firmly in character as the delusional Constance, and Fred Harlow is kind and sympathetic as her long-suffering husband Andy.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for long-suffering
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“Long-suffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-suffering. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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