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Long-suffering (Noun)

Meaning

Patient endurance of pain or unhappiness.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • The long-suffering wife of the terminally ill patient was a pillar of strength for her family.
  • Her long-suffering nature allowed her to cope with the chronic pain that had plagued her for years.
  • The long-suffering fans of the struggling sports team remained loyal despite their team's dismal performance.
  • The doctor's long-suffering expression revealed her frustration with the patient's repeated non-compliance with treatment.
  • The long-suffering refugees had endured years of hardship and displacement before finally finding a safe haven.

Synonyms

  • Long-sufferance

Hypernyms

  • Endurance
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