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INTOLERABLE

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Dictionary entry overview: What does intolerable mean?

• INTOLERABLE (adjective)
The adjective INTOLERABLE has 1 sense:

1. incapable of being put up with

Familiarity information: INTOLERABLE used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• INTOLERABLE (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Incapable of being put up with

Synonyms:

intolerable; unbearable; unendurable

Context example:

an intolerable degree of sentimentality

Similar:

bitter (very difficult to accept or bear)

impossible; insufferable; unacceptable; unsufferable (used of persons or their behavior)

unsupportable (not able to be supported or defended)

Also:

impermissible (not permitted)

Antonym:

tolerable (capable of being borne or endured)

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INTOLERABLE: related words searches

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