long-suffering

adjective

long-suf·​fer·​ing ˈlȯŋ-ˌsə-f(ə-)riŋ 

-ˈsə-

: patiently enduring lasting offense or hardship

long-suffering noun

long-sufferingly

ˈlȯŋ-ˌsə-f(ə-)riŋ-lē 

-ˈsə-

adverb

Synonyms

• forbearance
• patience
• sufferance
• tolerance

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

In the actor’s eyes, the third season forces his long-suffering character to take a serious look inward. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2024

Analysts say the team will be a top contender in the American Athletic Conference (AAC), offering long-suffering Bulls fans a glimmer of hope. —Yacob Reyes, Axios, 6 Aug. 2024

Then there was a molten cavern with an open-mouthed oven: the furnace room, where Davis’ character, a long-suffering low-level demon, has spent centuries shoveling coal. —Alex Bhattacharji, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024

The safety of our nation demands it, and the long-suffering families of the fallen deserve nothing less. —Stepheny Price, Fox News, 3 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

long-suffering

adjective

long-suf·​fer·​ing

-ˈsəf(-ə)-riŋ

: patiently enduring lasting offense or hardship

long-suffering noun

long-sufferingly adverb