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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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2025
Jason Clarke stars as Alex, whose booming charm hides fraudulent business dealings and a growing opioid addiction, while Patricia Arquette is typically commanding as Alex’s long-suffering but demanding wife, Maggie.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2025
Adam Sandler also shines as the long-suffering manager who has sacrificed much of his life serving his needy boss.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2025
Stuhlbarg is a particular standout as Alma’s long-suffering husband.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Aug. 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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