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long-sufferance
[ lawng-suhf-er-uhns, -suhf-ruhns, long- ]
Word History and Origins
Origin of long-sufferance1
Example Sentences
The Great God, in His long-sufferance, told him to ponder further upon the parable of the giant tree.
Still he could not prevail upon himself to accept her generosity, though conscious he was undeserving of her long-sufferance.
The result of her labors and long-sufferance had hitherto been but misfortune and failure.
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.
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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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Long-sufferance is an outdated term for long–suffering—the patient endurance of negative situations without complaint.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.
Where does long-sufferance come from?
The first records of the term long-sufferance come from around 1400. It uses the word sufferance in the way that we now use suffering (but sufferance is no longer used this way). In long-sufferance, it isn’t necessarily used in the sense of experiencing agonizing physical or emotional pain. It can refer to this, but the suffering experienced isn’t necessarily this intense.
Long-suffering can be used in a range of situations, ranging from patiently tolerating annoyances to enduring long periods of serious illness. However, long-sufferance has traditionally been used in more serious situations, or in religious discussion of virtues.
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How is long-sufferance used in real life?
Long-sufferance is rarely used today, but it’s modern synonym long-suffering is common.
Let’s just say that as a parent, I have a new appreciation for her long-sufferance
— Anne Thériault (@anne_theriault) May 11, 2019
When that Oneness is broken; only by long-sufferance shall you bring back harmony.
— Sojourner (@IkechukwuRomeo) July 19, 2020
The idea that the pope (alone) had to apologize for that incident is absurd but long-sufferance is a Christian virtue. https://t.co/nP04gib8qU
— Obukwel (@Obukwel) January 2, 2020
Try using long-sufferance!
Which of the following terms is a synonym of long-sufferance?
A. long-suffering
B. forbearance
C. endurance
D. all of the above
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