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long–suffering

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adjective long–suf·fer·ing \ˈlȯŋ-ˌsə-f(ə-)riŋ, -ˈsə-\

Definition of long–suffering

  1. :  patiently enduring lasting offense or hardship

long–suffering

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long–sufferingly

play \ˈlȯŋ-ˌsə-f(ə-)riŋ-lē, -ˈsə-\ adverb

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First Known Use of long–suffering

1535

long–suffering Synonyms

Synonyms
forbearing, long-suffering, stoic (or stoical), tolerant, uncomplaining
Antonyms
complaining, fed up, impatient, kvetching, kvetchy, protesting
Related Words
lenient; acquiescent, passive, resigned, unresistant, yielding; agreeable, amenable, compliant, complying, conformist, docile, law-abiding, obedient, placable, submissive, subordinate, tractable, willing; slavish, subservient; amiable, obliging; collected, composed; constrained, contained, curbed, inhibited, repressed, restrained; disciplined, self-contained, self-controlled; apathetic, uncaring, unresponsive
Near Antonyms
bored, tired, weary; defiant, resistant; contrary, disobedient, insubordinate, intractable, rebellious, recalcitrant, refractory, ungovernable, unmanageable, unruly

LONG–SUFFERING Defined for English Language Learners

long-suffering

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adjective

Definition of long–suffering for English Language Learners

  • : suffering for a long time without complaining : very patient during difficult times

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