Meaning & Definition of word "Insufferable"

Insufferable

/ɪnˈsʌf.ər.ə.bəl/

1. Too extreme to bear; intolerable.
- Example: The insufferable heat of the summer made it difficult to enjoy outdoor activities.
2. Having a conceited or arrogant attitude; impossible to tolerate.
- Example: His insufferable arrogance alienated his friends and colleagues.
3. Unbearably annoying or irritating.
- Example: The insufferable noise coming from the construction site kept us awake all night.
4. Excessively or unreasonably difficult to endure.
- Example: The insufferable demands of the job left her feeling stressed and exhausted.

Late Latin 'insufferabilis', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'sufferabilis' meaning 'able to be endured'.

insufferable behavior:

Behavior that is extremely annoying or intolerable.

insufferable heat:

Heat that is so intense it cannot be comfortably endured.

intolerable:

Not able to be endured.

unbearable:

Not able to be tolerated.

oppressive:

Keeping someone in subservience and hardship.

annoying:

Causing irritation or annoyance.

Meaning: A person who is excessively difficult to deal with.

Example Sentence: She's such an insufferable know-it-all.

Meaning: A situation that's really hard to tolerate.

Example Sentence: That meeting was insufferable; I couldn't stand it.