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    long-suf·fer·ing
    [ˈlôNGˌsəf(ə)riNG]
    adjective
    long-suffering (adjective) · longsuffering (adjective)
    1. having or showing patience in spite of troubles, especially those caused by other people:
      "his long-suffering wife"
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    adjective
    1. having or showing patience in spite of troubles, especially those caused by other people:
      patient
      forbearing
      tolerant
      uncomplaining
      stoical
      resigned
      easygoing
      indulgent
      charitable
      accommodating
      forgiving
      submissive
      deferential
      acquiescent
      meek
      docile
      compliant
      mild
      with the patience of Job
      Opposite:
      impatient
      complaining
     
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    What does it mean if someone is long-suffering patiently?
    Someone who is long-suffering patiently puts up with a lot of trouble or unhappiness, especially when it is caused by someone else. 2 meanings: 1. enduring pain, unhappiness, etc, without complaint also: long-sufferance 2. long and patient endurance.... Click for more definitions.

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    What does the term 'long-suffering' mean?
    Long-suffering is an adjective that means 'patiently enduring wrongs or difficulties'. n. (definition of long-suffering)

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    Get Word of the Day daily email! The meaning of LONG-SUFFERING is patiently enduring lasting offense or hardship. How to use long-suffering in a sentence.

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    What does it mean to be a long-suffering wife or husband?
    If someone is described as a long-suffering wife or husband, the implication is that this person has put up with a stubborn, frustrating, or cranky spouse for many years — without complaining. The long-suffering fans of a losing baseball team, on the other hand, keep on rooting enthusiastically for them despite their disappointing record.

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    How do you use long-suffering in a sentence?
    Long-suffering can be used in a range of situations, ranging from patiently tolerating annoyances to enduring long periods of serious illness. Using long-suffering to describe a person is a compliment that often shows a deep level of respect for their ability to withstand hardship.

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