Intolerant

/ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

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

Her intolerant attitude towards different cultures made it difficult to have an open discussion.

Unable to endure or withstand something.

He is intolerant of extreme heat and prefers to stay indoors during the summer.

Having a lack of tolerance for a specific substance, often relating to allergies.

She is lactose intolerant and avoids dairy products to prevent discomfort.

Late Middle English: from French 'intolérant', from Latin 'intolerantem'.

intolerant of

not willing to accept or tolerate.

intolerant attitude

a mindset that refuses to accept differing views.

intolerant beliefs

convictions that dismiss other perspectives.

tolerant

willing to accept or tolerate differences.

prejudice

preconceived opinion not based on reason or actual experience.

discrimination

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people.

CP (Closed-minded Person)

Don't be such a CP when it comes to new ideas!

Snooty

His snooty attitude makes him completely intolerant of our traditions.