Long-suffering

Full definition of long-suffering

Adjective

1. Having endured mental or physical discomfort for a protracted period of time patiently or without complaint.His long-suffering wife may have had to put up with him for many years, but she also benefited when times were good.
• Bible Exodus xxxiv. 6The Lord God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth.

Synonyms

• longanimous