suffering — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

suffering (/ˈsʌf.ər.ɪŋ/)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Emotions & Feelings

🔊 /ˈsʌf.ər.ɪŋ/

Meaning

Meaning: pain or distress

The state of experiencing pain, hardship, or distress.

Examples

🗣 The charity works tirelessly to ease the suffering of families displaced by the long war.

Etymology

From Latin ‘sufferre’ (to bear, undergo), from ‘sub’ and ‘ferre’.

How & Where It’s Used

Refers to deep physical or emotional pain, often serious.

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Tags: emotion, pain

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