Pronunciation: /lɔŋ ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
noun a person who suffers for a long time without complaining
A1 She displayed long suffering as she patiently waited for her turn in line.
A2 The long suffering of the workers finally paid off when they received their overdue wages.
B1 The long suffering of the villagers during the drought was evident in their tired faces.
B2 The long suffering of the patient family members was finally rewarded when the surgery was successful.
C1 Her long suffering throughout the years finally came to an end when she received justice in court.
C2 The long suffering of the oppressed population led to a revolution that brought about change.
adjective enduring pain or hardship for a long time without complaint
A1 She was long suffering as she patiently waited for her turn in line.
A2 The long suffering dog wagged its tail despite being ignored by its owner.
B1 The long suffering teacher dealt with unruly students every day with grace and patience.
B2 The long suffering mother finally snapped after weeks of her children's constant bickering.
C1 His long suffering attitude towards his demanding boss eventually paid off with a promotion.
C2 The long suffering soldier endured years of captivity without losing hope of being rescued.
formal The long suffering patients waited patiently in the crowded hospital waiting room.
informal My long suffering friend finally broke up with her unreliable boyfriend.
slang I can't believe how long suffering my boss is with that lazy coworker.
figurative The long suffering tree finally snapped in the strong winds, after years of bending and swaying.
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