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LONG-SUFFERING Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word long-suffering. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word long-suffering. (close relations)
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enduring
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lasting a long time

• patiently bearing continual wrongs or trouble

forbearing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment

forgiving
adjectiveadj
adjective

• inclined or able to forgive and show mercy

adjective satellite

• providing absolution

indulgent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone

adjective satellite

• tolerant or lenient

• being favorably inclined

patient
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance

noun

• a person who requires medical care

• the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause

persistent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• retained; not shed

adjective satellite

• never-ceasing

• continually recurring to the mind

• stubbornly unyielding

stoic
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• pertaining to Stoicism or its followers

noun

• someone who is seemingly indifferent to emotions

• a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno

adjective satellite

• seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive

tolerant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others

adjective satellite

• tolerant and forgiving under provocation

• showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

• able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress

• showing the capacity for endurance

uncomplaining
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not complaining

resigned
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

• give up or retire from a position

• part with a possession or right

• accept as inevitable

long-sufferance
nounn
noun

• patient endurance of pain or unhappiness

longanimous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment

Best Hypernyms For LONG-SUFFERING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for long-suffering, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
endurance forbearance fortitude patience stoicism tolerance

Alternatives for ENDURING

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