Intolerable

/ɪnˈtɒlərəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Unable to be endured or tolerated; unacceptable.

The noise from the construction site was intolerable, making it difficult to concentrate.

Imposing a burden that one cannot accept or deal with; excessive.

The heat during the summer months became intolerable, prompting many to stay indoors.

Unbearable; too extreme to be accepted.

His intolerable arrogance made it impossible for anyone to work with him.

Not capable of being tolerated; insufferable.

The intolerable conditions in the refugee camp drew international condemnation.

Incapable of being supported or maintained.

The intolerable debt levels forced the country to seek financial assistance.

From Latin intolerabilis, from in- 'not' + tolerabilis 'tolerable'.

intolerable behavior

actions that cannot be tolerated due to their severity or unacceptability.

intolerable heat

extremely hot conditions that are difficult to endure.

intolerable injustice

a situation of unfairness that is unacceptable.

tolerate

to accept or endure someone or something.

tolerance

the ability to accept or tolerate different views or behaviors.

intolerance

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

Too much to handle.

This heat is just too much; it's totally intolerable.

Over the top.

The new regulations are intolerable; they make no sense at all.