suffer in silence

idiom

: to suffer or be unhappy without saying anything

Examples of suffer in silence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Postpartum depression affects up to 20% of new mothers, yet many women still suffer in silence. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 It is highly stigmatized despite its prevalence and many who are going through menopause must suffer in silence. Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025 While powerful figures can navigate hardship from the comfort of their own homes, the poor are too often expected to suffer in silence, behind institutional walls and under strict controls. Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025 Wen: The most important thing is that women who are experiencing significant symptoms during menopause don’t need to suffer in silence. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for suffer in silence

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Suffer in silence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suffer%20in%20silence. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!