Insufrible (en. Insufferable)

/in-su-fri-ble/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
It refers to something so annoying or intolerable that it is impossible to endure.
The heat in the room was insufferable during the meeting.
El calor en la sala era insufrible durante la reunión.
It is used to describe a person who is extremely irritating.
The boss's attitude became insufferable for all the employees.
La actitud del jefe se volvió insufrible para todos los empleados.
Indicates something that causes great displeasure or discomfort.
The music at that volume is insufferable for me.
La música a ese volumen es insufrible para mí.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'insufferabilis', which means 'unbearable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

An unbearable climate
A climate so hot that it is unbearable.
Un clima insufrible
An insufferable person
Someone who is extremely unbearable.
Una persona insufrible
An unbearable situation
A circumstance that causes great discomfort or displeasure.
Una situación insufrible

Related Words

bearable
That can be suffered or tolerated.
soportable
intolerable
That cannot be tolerated.
intolerable
unbearable
That cannot be endured or tolerated.
inaguantable

Slang Meanings

Something that annoys a lot.
That noise is insufferable, it drives me crazy.
Ese ruido es insufrible, me saca de quicio.
A very annoying or unpleasant situation.
The traffic in this city is insufferable at this hour.
El tráfico en esta ciudad es insufrible a esta hora.