long-sufferance
- noun
- /ˌlɔŋˈsʌfərəns/
:
larga sufrencia
- Acts of long-sufferance are often praised in classic literature.
Examples
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Her long-sufferance is truly admirable.
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His long-sufferance in the face of injustice became legendary among his peers.
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Her long-sufferance during years of hardship inspired those around her.
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The long-sufferance of the workers finally paid off.
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After years of long-sufferance, she finally found a way to improve her situation.
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His long-sufferance during the tough times earned him the respect of his peers.
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The community displayed remarkable long-sufferance as they endured the hardships of the natural disaster.
Synonyms
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Ability to keep doing hard physical or mental work for a long time
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A patient acceptance of something unpleasant or difficult
Patient acceptance of trouble or unfair treatment without anger
Antonyms
How Patient
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- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
long-sufferance = long + sufferance (semi-transparent) = long + sufferance
The compound's meaning 'prolonged endurance' is literal, but 'sufferance' is relatively uncommon and may be unfamiliar to many learners, reducing full transparency.
Etymology
The word long-sufferance comes from the parts long and sufferance, where the root suffer means 'to bear pain' and long means 'for a long time'. So, long-sufferance means patient endurance of pain or hardship over a long period.