Synonyms of the word

long-suffering

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

endurance

• n. The measure of a person's stamina or persistence.
• n. Ability to endure hardship.

enduring

• adj. Long-lasting.
• v. present participle of endure.
• n. endurance.

patient

• adj. (of a person) Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.
• adj. Constant in pursuit or exertion; persevering; calmly diligent.
• adj. (obsolete) Physically able to suffer or bear.
• n. A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.
• n. (linguistics, grammar) The noun or noun phrase that is semantically on the receiving end of a verb's action.
• n. One who, or that which, is passively affected; a passive recipient.