Bearable

/ˈbɛərəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Able to be endured or tolerated.

The pain was intense, but with the right medication, it became bearable.

Sufficiently good or acceptable; not too bad.

Although the weather was not perfect, it was still bearable for a picnic.

Not extreme; within limits that can be managed.

The workload this week is bearable, unlike last week's overwhelming tasks.

Tolerable in quality; manageable or reasonable.

His performance was bearable, but I expected more for such a talented player.

Of an intensity that can be tolerated or dealt with.

The noise from the construction was bearable during the day but became unbearable at night.

From the verb 'bear' combined with the suffix '-able' indicating capacity.

to make something bearable

to do something to reduce the difficulty or unpleasantness.

bearable burden

a weight or responsibility that can be tolerated.

bearable temperature

a climate condition that is not too uncomfortable.

bear

to endure or tolerate something.

endure

to withstand or carry on despite hardships.

tolerate

to allow something to happen or exist without interference.

Mellow

After I had a few drinks, the situation felt way more mellow and bearable.

Chill

The way they were acting made everything so much more chill and bearable.