3syllables
long-suffering
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Definitions oflong-suffering
1noun
- Long endurance or patience.
1adjective
- Having endured mental or physical discomfort for a protracted period of time patiently or without complaint.
Example: "His long-suffering wife may have had to put up with him for many years, but she also benefited when times were good."
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