Longsuffering

adjective

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.adjectiveHaving endured mental or physical discomfort for a protracted period of time patiently or without complaint.

"His long-suffering wife may have had to put up with him for many years, but she also benefited when times were good."

2.nounLong, patient endurance of insult, abuse or mistreatment; longanimity

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