Intolerable

Tags: TOEFL core, academic
adjective too bad, painful, or unacceptable to endure.
  • The heat in the room was intolerable.
  • His rude behavior became intolerable over time.
  • The delay caused an intolerable level of frustration.
noun Intolerance unwillingness or inability to accept differences, opinions, or conditions.
  • The policy promotes awareness and reduces intolerance.
  • Lactose intolerance can cause stomach problems.
  • Religious intolerance has led to conflict throughout history.
adjective intolerably in a way that is too bad or unpleasant to endure.
  • The room was intolerably noisy.
  • She felt intolerably embarrassed by the mistake.
  • The process moved intolerably slowly.
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