long-suffering

adjective

long-suf·​fer·​ing ˈlȯŋ-ˌsə-f(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce long-suffering (audio)
-ˈsə-
: patiently enduring lasting offense or hardship
long-suffering noun
long-sufferingly adverb

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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Regardless of whether their long-suffering Maple Leafs would prevail against the Panthers, this would be a memorable day for them. Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 18 May 2025 And oh, did the long-suffering Knicks’ supporters revel in the victory. Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025 Wilson and Marc Maron, who plays Pryce’s grumpy, long-suffering best bud (who is dealing with grief of his own), keep up the steady banter of two guys who know each other’s foibles and try to resist the urge to poke them. Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025 Hecht, with whom Johansson had appeared on Broadway in a 2010 production of Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge, would be Eleanor’s long-suffering daughter, while Ejiofor, who as Nina’s father is grieving the loss of his wife, immediately connected to the role. Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for long-suffering

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of long-suffering was in 1535

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“Long-suffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-suffering. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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long-suffering

adjective
long-suf·​fer·​ing
-ˈsəf(-ə)-riŋ
: patiently enduring lasting offense or hardship
long-suffering noun
long-sufferingly adverb

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