Nouns (1)
long-sufferance
n. patient endurance of pain or unhappiness
Verbs (0)
Adverbs (0)
Adjectives (4)
forbearing, enduring, longanimous, meek
adj. "a long-suffering and uncomplaining wife"; "seemly and forbearing ... yet strong enough to resist aggression"
Fuzzynyms (24)
patience, forbearance, longanimity
n. good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
tolerance, permissiveness
n. a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior
steadfastness
n. steadfast resolution
strength, lastingness, durability, enduringness
n. permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force; "they advertised the durability of their products"
diligence, industry, industriousness
n. persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues"
fortitude
n. strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
determination
n. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose"
self-will, stubbornness, bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness
n. resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
stoicism, stolidity, stolidness
n. an indifference to pleasure or pain
Synonyms (6)
diligent, persevering
adj. quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness; "a diligent (or patient) worker"; "with persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business"
understanding, tolerant, patient of
adj. showing the capacity for endurance; "injustice can make us tolerant and forgiving"; "a man patient of distractions"
unhurried
adj. capable of accepting delay with equanimity; "was unhurried with the small children"
Antonyms (0)
long-suffering
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