Intolerable

Meaning

unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful

so bad, difficult, or unpleasant that it cannot be endured

Example Sentences

The noise from the construction site was intolerable.

The heat during the summer was almost intolerable.

Example Expressions

an intolerable situation

Synonyms

unbearable, insufferable, unendurable, excruciating, extreme, unacceptable

Entry 1

unbearable, insufferable, unendurable, excruciating

Entry 2

unbearable, insufferable, unendurable, extreme, unacceptable

Antonyms

tolerable, bearable, endurable, acceptable

Entry 1

tolerable, bearable, endurable, acceptable

Entry 2

tolerable, bearable, acceptable

Collocations

intolerable pain, intolerable situation, intolerable behavior, intolerable conditions, intolerable pressure, intolerable burden

Entry 1

intolerable pain, intolerable situation, intolerable behavior, intolerable conditions

Entry 2

intolerable pain, intolerable pressure, intolerable behavior, intolerable burden