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.

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

unbearably hot

So hot that it cannot be tolerated.

unbearably sad

So sad that it causes extreme distress.

bear

To endure or tolerate.

bearable

Able to be endured; tolerable.

unbearable

Not able to be endured.

Unbearable annoyance.

That noise is unbearably annoying!

Totally can't handle it.

The workload is unbearably heavy this week!