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intolerance
[ in-tol-er-uhns ]
noun
- lack of tolerance; unwillingness or refusal to tolerate or respect opinions or beliefs contrary to one's own.
- unwillingness or refusal to tolerate or respect persons of a different social group, especially members of a minority group.
- incapacity or indisposition to bear or endure:
intolerance to heat.
- abnormal sensitivity or allergy to a food, drug, etc.
- an intolerant act.
Word History and Origins
Origin of intolerance1
Example Sentences
Conservatives have said they believe major networks suffer from extreme liberal bias and an intolerance toward opposing points of view.
Chelsea is addicted to the relationship and to him and to the excitement and she’s got an intolerance for the mundane.
“I think we all know that it’s an important time to recognize that there’s no place for intolerance,” Brody said in response to a question from The Times.
Of course, that can also mean buying into conformity and intolerance.
Wrapping discriminatory beliefs in religious garb also helps shield them from outside scrutiny, because outsider criticism can be demonized as "religious intolerance" or even "persecution" of Christians.
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