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intolerable

[in-tol-er-uh-buhl]

adjective

  1. not tolerable; unendurable; insufferable.

    intolerable pain.

    Synonyms: ,
    Antonyms:
  2. excessive.



intolerable

/ ɪˈɒəəə /

adjective

  1. more than can be tolerated or endured; insufferable

  2. informalextremely irritating or annoying

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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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of intolerable1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Latin word ԳٴDZ. See in- 3, tolerable
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At prime minister's questions, Sir Keir described the situation in Gaza as "appalling and intolerable" and repeated calls for a ceasefire.

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Outside the realm of psychosis, of course, a lack of control over what we hear can turn otherwise unremarkable sounds into intolerable noise.

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"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.

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On Tuesday, Sir Keir said the suffering of innocent children in Gaza was "utterly intolerable".

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Sir Keir said the level of suffering in Gaza, especially among innocent children, was "intolerable".

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