Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun long-suffering
1 sense of long-suffering
Sense 1
long-sufferance, long-suffering -- (patient endurance of pain or unhappiness)
=> endurance -- (the power to withstand hardship or stress; "the marathon tests a runner's endurance")
Antonyms of adj long-suffering
1 sense of long-suffering
Sense 1
enduring, long-suffering -- (patiently bearing continual wrongs or trouble; "an enduring disposition"; "a long-suffering and uncomplaining wife")
INDIRECT (VIA patient) -> impatient -- (restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition; "impatient with the slower students"; "impatient of criticism")
Similarity of adj long-suffering
1 sense of long-suffering
Sense 1
enduring, long-suffering -- (patiently bearing continual wrongs or trouble; "an enduring disposition"; "a long-suffering and uncomplaining wife")
=> patient (vs. impatient) -- (enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance; "a patient smile"; "was patient with the children"; "an exact and patient scientist"; "please be patient")