Suffering

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌ.fər.ɪŋ/

Definitions of suffering

noun the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

Example Sentences

A1 She is suffering from a cold.

A2 The puppy was suffering from hunger.

B1 The region has been suffering from drought for months.

B2 The artist's work reflects the suffering of war refugees.

C1 The novel delves deep into the psychological suffering of its characters.

C2 The documentary sheds light on the suffering endured by marginalized communities.

Examples of suffering in a Sentence

formal The patient is experiencing a great deal of suffering due to their chronic illness.

informal My friend is really suffering after their breakup.

slang I can't believe how much suffering she's going through right now.

figurative The company is suffering from a lack of innovation in the market.

Grammatical Forms of suffering

• past tense: suffered
• plural: sufferings
• comparative: more suffering
• superlative: most suffering
• present tense: suffers
• future tense: will suffer
• perfect tense: has suffered
• continuous tense: is suffering
• singular: suffering
• positive degree: suffering
• infinitive: to suffer
• gerund: suffering
• participle: suffered

Origin and Evolution of suffering

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'suffering' originated from the Old French word 'soufrir' which came from the Latin word 'sufferre', meaning 'to bear, undergo'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'suffering' has evolved to encompass not just physical pain or distress, but also emotional and mental anguish. It is now commonly used to describe a state of experiencing hardship or adversity.