noun
a person who suffers for a long time without complaining
adjective
enduring pain or hardship for a long time without complaint
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The long suffering patients waited patiently in the crowded hospital waiting room.
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My long suffering friend finally broke up with her unreliable boyfriend.
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I can't believe how long suffering my boss is with that lazy coworker.
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The long suffering tree finally snapped in the strong winds, after years of bending and swaying.