Long-suffering - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |lɔːŋ ˈsʌfərɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word long-suffering
Brit.  |ˌlɒŋˈsʌfərɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word long-suffering

noun

- patient endurance of pain or unhappiness

adjective

- patiently bearing continual wrongs or trouble (syn: enduring)
a long-suffering and uncomplaining wife

Extra examples

...an overbearing, bullying boss who is fond of sending invective e-mails to long-suffering assistants...

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