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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After that day, when I was given the book which promised to answer all of my bloody questions—my long-suffering American Girl doll went into the closet.
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Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
For an artist who spent the first half of the year beefing with paparazzi, his team, and possibly also his long-suffering wife, Bieber might actually, really, finally be back.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Helen Sharp is the long-suffering author (just ask her) who lives in her shadow.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
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—Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
For an artist who spent the first half of the year beefing with paparazzi, his team, and possibly also his long-suffering wife, Bieber might actually, really, finally be back.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Helen Sharp is the long-suffering author (just ask her) who lives in her shadow.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Jason Clarke is a force as Alex, whose booming charm hides fraudulent business dealings and a growing opioid addiction, while Arquette is Emmy-worthy as the long-suffering but demanding Maggie.
—Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 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 30 Nov. 2025.
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