English-Dutch translations for long-suffering

• lankmoedig
  Ik waarschuw u: wees niet verrast wanneer dezelfde lankmoedige burgers hun samenwerking op een goede dag opzeggen. I warn you: do not be surprised if, some day, these same long-suffering citizens refuse that cooperation.

Definition of long-suffering

• Having endured mental or physical discomfort for a protracted period of time patiently or without complaint

Examples

• His long-suffering wife may have had to put up with him for many years, but she also benefited when times were good

Related words

• long-standing
• long-span
• long-sighted
• long-sightedness
• long-spined bullhead
• long-stalked pondweed