Affliction, adversity, and affliction are all synonyms for suffering. Relief and joy are antonyms of suffering. And here are 41 another word for suffering.
The noun "suffering" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length: 1 synonym with 3 letters, 2 synonyms with 4 letters, 4 synonyms with 5 letters, 6 synonyms with 6 letters, 7 synonyms with 7 letters, 3 synonyms with 8 letters, 4 synonyms with 9 letters, 4 synonyms with 10 letters, 7 synonyms with 11 letters, and 1 synonym with 12 letters, for a total of 39 synonyms.
She is enduring immense suffering.
Their suffering sparked a movement.
Suffering can lead to growth.
He expressed his suffering quietly.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Thriving | Declining, struggling | Flourishing, prospering |
| Proliferation | Reduction, decline | Expansion, growth |
| Adding | Subtracting, removing | Including, incorporating |
| Depending | Independent, self-reliant | Based on, contingent on |
| Reading | Writing, ignoring | Perusal, study |
| Eye-catching | Inconspicuous, unexceptional | Striking, arresting |
| Single | Married, double, multiple | One, one only |
| Overarching | Specific, limited | All-encompassing, comprehensive |
| Searching | Casual, cursory, vague | Observant, penetrating |
| Groundbreaking | Unimaginative, conventional | Innovative, inventive |
| Outgoing | Reserved, introverted, withdrawn | Extrovert, uninhibited |
| Wellbeing | Misery, illbeing | Welfare, health |
| Heritage | Dispossession, loss | Inheritance, birthright |
| Meaningless | Significant, purposeful | Unintelligible, incomprehensible |
| Ineffective | Effective, efficient | Unsuccessful, non-successful |
| Offensive | Complimentary, polite | Insulting, rude |
| Striking | Inconspicuous, unremarkable | Noticeable, obvious |
| Captivating | Boring, uninteresting | Entrancing, mesmerizing |
| Nothing | Everything, something | Not a thing, not a single thing |
| Refreshing | Stale, draining | Invigorating, revitalizing |
| Eerie | Normal, reassuring | Uncanny, sinister |
| Handwriting | Typing, printing | Writing, script |
| Breathtaking | Dull, mundane | Spectacular, magnificent |
| Preferred | Undesired, rejected | Favored, chosen |
| Prefer | Dislike, reject | Like better, would rather (have) |
| Never ending | Temporary, finite | Incessant, continuous |
| Mesmerizing | Boring, uninteresting | Captivating, enchanting |
| Terrifying | Comforting, reassuring | Horrifying, frightening |
| Time consuming | Quick, efficient | Lengthy, slow |
| Running | Walking, standing | Administration, management |
| Long-lasting | Short-lived, ephemeral | Enduring, lasting |
| Preceding | Following, subsequent | Previous, prior |
| Talking | Silent, listening | Speaking, chatting |
| Fulfilling | Empty, unsatisfying | Gratifying, satisfying |
| Amazing | Everyday, ordinary, unimpressive | Astonishing, astounding |
| Gathering | Scattering, dispersing | Assembly, meeting |
| Seeing | Blind, overlooking | Observing, viewing |
| Affection | Indifference, hostility | Fondness, love |
| Monitoring | Ignoring, neglecting | Observing, tracking |
| Bring | Take, accept | Conduct, escort |
| Earrings | Gloves, necklace | Studs, hoops |
| Xeric | Mesic, humid. | Arid, dry |
| Misunderstanding | Harmony, clarity, agreement | Misinterpretation, misconstruction |
| Handling | Mishandling, neglect | Managing, operating |
| Series | Single, one-time | Sequence, succession |
| Finding | Loss, omission | Discovery, location |
| Eye-opening | Mundane, unremarkable | Revealing, enlightening |
| Depressing | Uplifting, encouraging | Upsetting, distressing |
| Setting | Removal, departure | Surroundings, position |
| Inferior | Superior, senior | Lower in status, lesser |
| Cunning | Honest, guileless, naive | Crafty, wily |
| Rewarding | Unrewarding, disappointing, unfulfilling | Satisfying, gratifying |
| Indifferent | Heedful, caring | Unconcerned about, apathetic about/towards |
| Intimidating | Comforting, reassuring | Frightening, alarming |
| Seeking | Ignoring, avoiding | Searching, looking for |