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longsuffering

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Patient and enduring despite troubles or difficulties; able to wait calmly and without complaint.

Usage: She showed remarkable longsuffering in dealing with her difficult clients.

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Sense 2: In Christianity, refers to God's patience and forbearance toward sinners.

Usage: As a Christian, he constantly reminded himself of God's longsuffering towards humanity.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A patient endurance of trials and sufferings.

Usage: Her longsuffering was praised by all who knew the extent of her struggles.

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