Long-sufferance is an outdated term for long–suffering—the patient endurance of negative situations without complaint.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.

What does it mean to be longsuffering?

: suffering for a long time without complaining : very patient during difficult times.

What is an example of long suffering?

The definition of long suffering is someone who had to endure something unpleasant for a long period of time, but who was patient throughout. An example of long suffering is a person who had to put up with a long illness but who did so cheerfully. Patiently enduring wrongs or difficulties.