Meaning & Definition of word "Intolerant"

Intolerant

/ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

1. Unwilling to accept views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one's own.
- Example: Her intolerant attitude towards different cultures made it difficult to have an open discussion.
2. Unable to endure or withstand something.
- Example: He is intolerant of extreme heat and prefers to stay indoors during the summer.
3. Having a lack of tolerance for a specific substance, often relating to allergies.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: CP (Closed-minded Person)

● Example Sentence: Don't be such a CP when it comes to new ideas!

Meaning: Snooty

● Example Sentence: His snooty attitude makes him completely intolerant of our traditions.