long-sufferance

American  

[lawng-suhf-er-uhns, -suhf-ruhns, long-] / ˈlɔŋˈsʌf ər əns, -ˈsʌf rəns, ˈlɒŋ- /

noun

Archaic.

1. long-suffering.

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Usage

What does long-sufferance mean? Long-sufferance is an outdated term for long-suffering—the patient endurance of negative situations without complaint. It can refer to a quality, an ability, or an instance of such endurance.The term is considered an archaic version of long-suffering, meaning it was commonly used in an earlier time but is rare in current usage.Long-suffering is often used in situations in which someone has endured pain, injury, illness, hardship, tragedy, or difficulty in accomplishing something. In religious contexts, it’s discussed as a virtue, especially one involving being patient and slow to get angry. A close synonym is forbearance.The term long-suffering is also commonly used as an adjective to describe someone who patiently endures negative situations for long periods of time without complaining.Example: The text describes several virtues that are considered the most important, including steadfastness and long-sufferance.

Etymology

Origin of long-sufferance

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

The Great God, in His long-sufferance, told him to ponder further upon the parable of the giant tree.

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Still he could not prevail upon himself to accept her generosity, though conscious he was undeserving of her long-sufferance.

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The result of her labors and long-sufferance had hitherto been but misfortune and failure.

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And when she shook hands with me a short while afterwards through the carriage window, she thanked me for our long-sufferance with more spontaneous cordiality than she had ever before exhibited.

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But you may rely upon it, the patience and long-sufferance of this army are almost exhausted, and there never was so great a spirit of discontent as at this instant.

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