long suffering
/lɔŋˈsʌfərɪŋ/
adjective
- Having or showing patience in spite of trouble, difficulty, or annoyance over a long period.
- The long-suffering parents finally got their children to bed after hours of fussing.
- She was a long-suffering employee who never complained about the extra work.
- The long-suffering fans waited years for their team to win a championship.
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noun
- The quality of patiently enduring hardship or annoyance over a long time.
- She accepted the delays with remarkable long-suffering.
- His long-suffering in the face of constant criticism earned him respect.
- The story is a testament to the long-suffering of the community during the drought.