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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Once a long-suffering underling to Streep’s Priestly, her fortunes have now dramatically reversed. —
Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026 When asked where Optimus was, the staffer explained in long-suffering tones that the robots only appeared for special occasions. —Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 Apr. 2026 Helen Sharp is the long-suffering author (just ask her) who lives in her shadow. —Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 Helen Sharp is the long-suffering author (just ask her) who lives in her shadow. —Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long-suffering
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026 When asked where Optimus was, the staffer explained in long-suffering tones that the robots only appeared for special occasions. —Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 Apr. 2026 Helen Sharp is the long-suffering author (just ask her) who lives in her shadow. —Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 Helen Sharp is the long-suffering author (just ask her) who lives in her shadow. —Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long-suffering
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“Long-suffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/long-suffering. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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