Meaning & Definition of word "Unbearably"
Unbearably
/ʌnˈbɛərə.bli/
adverb:
- 1. In a manner that is impossible to bear or tolerate; to an intolerable extent.
- Example: The heat was unbearably intense during the summer months.
- 2. In a way that causes great discomfort or distress.
- Example: She found the silence in the room unbearably oppressive.
- 3. To an extreme or overwhelming degree.
- Example: He was unbearably rude to the guests at the party.
- 4. In a way that surpasses the limits of endurance.
- Example: The pain from the injury was unbearably sharp.
Etymology
●From 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'bearable', derived from 'bear', with the suffix '-ly'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
unbearably hot:
So hot that it cannot be tolerated.
unbearably sad:
So sad that it causes extreme distress.
Related Words
bear:
To endure or tolerate.
bearable:
Able to be endured; tolerable.
unbearable:
Not able to be endured.
Slang Meanings of unbearably
Meaning: Unbearable annoyance.
● Example Sentence: That noise is unbearably annoying!
Meaning: Totally can't handle it.
● Example Sentence: The workload is unbearably heavy this week!