long-suf·fer·ing (lông s f r- ng, l ng-)adj. Patiently enduring wrongs or difficulties. n. Patient endurance. See Synonyms at patience. long -suffer·ing·ly adv. |
long-suffering
adj
enduring pain, unhappiness, etc., without complaint
n also long-sufferance
long and patient endurance
long-sufferingly adv
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  long-suffering - patient endurance of pain or unhappinessendurance - the power to withstand hardship or stress; "the marathon tests a runner's endurance" |
| Adj. | 1. | long-suffering - patiently bearing continual wrongs or trouble; "an enduring disposition"; "a long-suffering and uncomplaining wife" patient - enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance; "a patient smile"; "was patient with the children"; "an exact and patient scientist"; "please be patient" |
long-suffering
adjective uncomplaining, patient, resigned, forgiving, tolerant, easy-going, stoical, forbearing He went back to join his loyal, long-suffering wife.
Translations
long-suffering [ˈlɒŋˈsʌf/ərɪŋ] adj → estremamente paziente, infinitamente tollerante
long-suffering [ˈlɒŋˈsʌf/ərɪŋ] adj → estremamente paziente, infinitamente tollerante
long-suffering [ˈlɒŋˈsʌf/ərɪŋ] adj → estremamente paziente, infinitamente tollerante
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