Definition of intolerant Intolerant

/ɪntɑˈlɚʌnt/ - [intalerunt] - in•tol•er•ant

We found 9 definitions of intolerant from 4 different sources.

What does intolerant mean?

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Adjective
intolerant - unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion
		tolerant showing the capacity for endurance; "injustice can make us tolerant and forgiving"; "a man patient of distractions"
		uncharitable lacking love and generosity; "all pious words and uncharitable deeds"- Charles Reade
		bigoted blindly and obstinately attached to some creed or opinion and intolerant toward others; "a bigoted person"; "an outrageously bigoted point of view"
intolerant - narrow-minded about cherished opinions
		illiberal
		narrow-minded, narrow lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view; "a brilliant but narrow-minded judge"; "narrow opinions"

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intolerant (Noun)
One who is intolerant; a bigot.
intolerant (Adjective)
Unable or indisposed to tolerate, endure or bear.
intolerant (Adjective)
Not tolerant; close-minded about new or different ideas. indisposed to tolerate contrary opinions or beliefs; impatient of dissent or opposition; denying or refusing the right of private opinion or choice in others; inclined to persecute or suppress dissent.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

intolerant (a.)
Not enduring; not able to endure.
intolerant (a.)
Not tolerating difference of opinion or sentiment, especially in religious matters; refusing to allow others the enjoyment of their opinions, rights, or worship; unjustly impatient of the opinion of those disagree with us; not tolerant; unforbearing; bigoted.
intolerant (n.)
An intolerant person; a bigot.

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intolerant, noun, singular of intolerants.

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