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long-suffering Definition and Meaning in English (long-suffering definition)

adjective
Synonyms:patientforbearingtolerant
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Long-suffering definition: Having or showing patience in the face of provocation, difficulty, or delay.

Definitions of Long-suffering

  1. 1adjective

    Having or showing patience in the face of provocation, difficulty, or delay.

Example Sentences

“She was a long-suffering wife who always stood by her husband.”

“His long-suffering patience finally paid off.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

impatientintolerantshort-tempered

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infinitivesuffer
gerundsuffering
agent nounsufferer

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Long-suffering definition: Having or showing patience in the face of provocation, difficulty, or delay.
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'Long-suffering' translates to 'long-suffering' in English. Long-suffering definition: Having or showing patience in the face of provocation, difficulty, or delay.
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