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    Unbearably

    /ʌnˈbɛərə.bli/

    Meaning & Definition

    adverb
    In a manner that is impossible to bear or tolerate; to an intolerable extent.
    The heat was unbearably intense during the summer months.
    In a way that causes great discomfort or distress.
    She found the silence in the room unbearably oppressive.
    To an extreme or overwhelming degree.
    He was unbearably rude to the guests at the party.
    In a way that surpasses the limits of endurance.
    The pain from the injury was unbearably sharp.

    Etymology

    From 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'bearable', derived from 'bear', with the suffix '-ly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    unbearably hot
    So hot that it cannot be tolerated.
    unbearably sad
    So sad that it causes extreme distress.

    Related Words

    bear
    To endure or tolerate.
    bearable
    Able to be endured; tolerable.
    unbearable
    Not able to be endured.

    Slang Meanings

    Unbearable annoyance.
    That noise is unbearably annoying!
    Totally can't handle it.
    The workload is unbearably heavy this week!