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intolerable
[in-tol-er-uh-buhl]
intolerable
/ ɪˈɒəəə /
adjective
more than can be tolerated or endured; insufferable
informalextremely irritating or annoying
Other Word Forms
- intolerability noun
- intolerableness noun
- intolerably adverb
- quasi-intolerable adjective
- quasi-intolerably adverb
- superintolerable adjective
- superintolerableness noun
- superintolerably adverb
- ˌٴDZˈٲ noun
- ˈٴDZ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of intolerable1
Example Sentences
At prime minister's questions, Sir Keir described the situation in Gaza as "appalling and intolerable" and repeated calls for a ceasefire.
Outside the realm of psychosis, of course, a lack of control over what we hear can turn otherwise unremarkable sounds into intolerable noise.
"Trying to run people out of their homes is intolerable, the full force of the law must be applied to those intimidating families," she added.
On Tuesday, Sir Keir said the suffering of innocent children in Gaza was "utterly intolerable".
Sir Keir said the level of suffering in Gaza, especially among innocent children, was "intolerable".
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