Definition of intolerable Intolerable

/ɪntɑˈlɚʌbʌl/ - [intalerubul] - in•tol•er•a•ble

We found 7 definitions of intolerable from 5 different sources.

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What does intolerable mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

intolerable - incapable of being put up with; "an intolerable degree of sentimentality"
  unbearable, unendurable
  tolerable capable of being borne or endured; "the climate is at least tolerable"
  impermissible not permitted; "impermissible behavior"
  bitter proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity; "a bitter struggle"; "bitter enemies"
  insufferable, unsufferable, impossible, unacceptable not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with; "an impossible dream"; "an impossible situation"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • intolerable (a.)
    Not tolerable; not capable of being borne or endured; not proper or right to be allowed; insufferable; insupportable; unbearable; as, intolerable pain; intolerable heat or cold; an intolerable burden.
  • intolerable (a.)
    Enormous.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • intolerable
    That cannot be borne or endured.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • intolerable
    in-tol′ėr-a-bl, adj. that cannot be endured.—n. Intol′erableness.—adv. Intol′erably.—ns. Intol′erance, Intolerā′tion.—adj. Intol′erant, not able or willing to endure: not enduring difference of opinion: persecuting.—n. one opposed to toleration.—adv. Intol′erantly

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