Meaning & Definition of word "Intolerable"

Intolerable

/ɪnˈtɒlərəbl/

1. Unable to be endured or tolerated; unacceptable.
- Example: The noise from the construction site was intolerable, making it difficult to concentrate.
2. Imposing a burden that one cannot accept or deal with; excessive.
- Example: The heat during the summer months became intolerable, prompting many to stay indoors.
3. Unbearable; too extreme to be accepted.
- Example: His intolerable arrogance made it impossible for anyone to work with him.
4. Not capable of being tolerated; insufferable.
- Example: The intolerable conditions in the refugee camp drew international condemnation.
5. Incapable of being supported or maintained.
- Example: The intolerable debt levels forced the country to seek financial assistance.

From Latin intolerabilis, from in- 'not' + tolerabilis 'tolerable'.

intolerable behavior:

actions that cannot be tolerated due to their severity or unacceptability.

intolerable heat:

extremely hot conditions that are difficult to endure.

intolerable injustice:

a situation of unfairness that is unacceptable.

tolerate:

to accept or endure someone or something.

tolerance:

the ability to accept or tolerate different views or behaviors.

intolerance:

unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one's own.

Meaning: Too much to handle.

Example Sentence: This heat is just too much; it's totally intolerable.

Meaning: Over the top.

Example Sentence: The new regulations are intolerable; they make no sense at all.