long-suffering
adjective
long-suf·fer·ing
ˈlȯŋ-ˌsə-f(ə-)riŋ 
-ˈsə-
: patiently enduring lasting offense or hardship
long-suffering
noun
Synonyms of long-suffering
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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That’s another reason the Bulldogs aren’t beating themselves up over the parting; this is no longer a long-suffering program.
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Seth Emerson, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Johnson might have reignited this feud out of obligation, playing to a long-suffering Chicago crowd, but did this somehow become personal?
—Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Like Chase, D'Angelo also appeared in the Vacation film series as long-suffering mom Ellen Griswold.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Chevy Chase’s long-suffering Clark W. Griswold is grocery shopping with his sweet but repellent cousin-in-law Eddie, played by Randy Quaid.
—Kevin Doughten, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
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Seth Emerson, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Johnson might have reignited this feud out of obligation, playing to a long-suffering Chicago crowd, but did this somehow become personal?
—Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Like Chase, D'Angelo also appeared in the Vacation film series as long-suffering mom Ellen Griswold.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Chevy Chase’s long-suffering Clark W. Griswold is grocery shopping with his sweet but repellent cousin-in-law Eddie, played by Randy Quaid.
—Kevin Doughten, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 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 25 Jan. 2026.
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