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View usage for: (ɪntɒlərəbəl) adjectiveIf you describe something as intolerable, you mean that it is so bad or extreme that no one can bear it or tolerate it. They felt this would put intolerable pressure on them. Human rights abuses by any party are intolerable. Synonyms: unbearable, insufferable, unendurable, impossible More Synonyms of intolerable intolerably (ɪntɒlərəbli) adverb ...intolerably cramped conditions. Her leg ached intolerably. intolerable in British English (ɪnˈtɒlərəbəl) adjective1. more than can be tolerated or endured; insufferable 2. informal extremely irritating or annoying Derived forms intolerability (inˌtoleraˈbility) or intolerableness (inˈtolerableness) noun intolerably (inˈtolerably) adverb intolerable in American English (ɪnˈtɑlərəbəl) adjective not tolerable; unbearable; too severe, painful, cruel, etc. to be endured Derived forms intolerability (inˌtoleraˈbility) noun or inˈtolerableness intolerably (inˈtolerably) adverb Word origin ME intollerable < L intolerabilisExamples of 'intolerable' in a sentenceintolerable It was almost intolerable,' the insider claimed.The vast majority of medical staff are hard-working, largely unsung heroes working under sometimes intolerable pressure.The resulting welfare obligations may put an intolerable strain on future generations.Life for some researchers has become almost intolerable.They warned it would put the old and sick under intolerable pressure to end their lives.The number of serious injuries imposes an intolerable burden on public services.The situation was now intolerable and soon blew up.Dying people are burdened with almost intolerable circumstances.The pressure has become intolerable since alternatives to casualty were taken away.Over month after weary month they tried to deal with its intolerable burden.Most countries would have found such a situation intolerable years ago.Future taxpayers face an intolerable burden of welfare obligations.He wanted to end a situation he found intolerable for her and himself.One can only imagine the intolerable pressures she was placed under.Do they hear about the intolerable strain placed on the heart when blood becomes the consistency of jam?It made an intolerable situation tolerable and it was a false friend and it is not a good idea.The week before the London attack the strain was becoming intolerable.It is a terrible lot, almost intolerable.It's hardly surprising that so many relationships are under intolerable strain.He underwent a number of operations, but the cost put the family under almost intolerable strain.This is definitely not something to attempt in the summer, as heat would make it almost intolerable.I can also understand that there are elderly people who fear becoming an intolerable burden.The pressure is almost intolerable.They can make life feel intolerable, as they clearly did for Donna. Make their lives intolerable. In other languagesintolerable British English: intolerable ADJECTIVE If you describe something as intolerable, you mean that it is so bad or extreme that no one can bear it. They felt this would put intolerable pressure on them. - American English: intolerable
- Brazilian Portuguese: intolerável
- Chinese: 无法忍受的
- European Spanish: intolerable
- French: intolérable
- German: unerträglich
- Italian: intollerabile
- Japanese: 耐えられない
- Korean: 참을 수 없는
- European Portuguese: intolerável
- Latin American Spanish: intolerable
Chinese translation of 'intolerable'intolerable (ɪnˈtɔlərəbl) adj - [behaviour, situation, burden]
无(無)法忍受的 (wúfǎ rěnshòu de)
Definition more than can be endured They felt this would place intolerable pressure on them. Synonyms painful beyond bearing not to be borne more than flesh and blood can stand Opposites tolerable , bearable , supportable , endurable , sufferable Additional synonymsDefinition unbearably painful I was in excruciating pain. Synonyms agonizing, acute, severe, extreme, burning, violent, intense, piercing, racking, searing, tormenting, exquisite, harrowing, unbearable, insufferable, torturous, unendurableDefinition intolerable or outrageous This woman is impossible, she thought. Synonyms intolerable, unbearable, insufferable, painful, insupportable, unendurable, excruciating, beyond bearing, not to be borne Definition unbearable We all agreed he was the most insufferable bore. Synonyms unbearable, impossible, intolerable, dreadful, outrageous, unspeakable, detestable, insupportable, unendurable, past bearing, more than flesh and blood can stand, enough to test the patience of a saint, enough to try the patience of Job, too much Nearby words ofintolerable - intimidating
- intimidation
- into the bargain
- intolerable
- intolerance
- intolerant
- intonation
Additional synonymsDefinition impossible to tolerate Life without her was tedious, insupportable. Synonyms intolerable, unbearable, insufferable, unendurable, past bearing Definition too unpleasant to bear He had not expected the pain to be unendurable. Synonyms unbearable, intolerable, insufferable, too much (informal), overpowering, insupportable, more than flesh and blood can stand |