Not able to stomach Meaning in English

expression

US

NAHT AY-buhl TOO STUH-muhk

UK

NOT AY-buhl TOO STUH-muk

Definition

To be unable to accept, tolerate, or put up with something, especially something unpleasant or offensive.

Usage & Nuances

Informal; often about food you can't eat, but also used more generally for ideas, situations, or behaviors that you can't accept. Common variations: 'can't stomach', 'unable to stomach'. Distinct from physical illness ('upset stomach').

• Spanish: no poder soportar - no poder tolerar
• Portuguese (BR): não conseguir suportar - não aguentar
• Portuguese (PT): não conseguir suportar - não aguentar
• Chinese (Simplified): 无法忍受 - 接受不了
• Chinese (Traditional): 無法忍受 - 接受不了
• Hindi: सहेन करने में असमर्थ
• Arabic: لا يستطيع تحمّل
• Bengali: সহ্য করতে পারা না
• Russian: не в состоянии выносить - не могу терпеть
• Japanese: 我慢できない
• Vietnamese: không thể chịu nổi - không chịu được
• Korean: 참을 수 없다
• Turkish: katlanamamak
• Urdu: برداشت نہ کر سکنا
• Indonesian: tidak tahan

Example Sentences

I am not able to stomach spicy food.

basic

Many people are not able to stomach horror movies.

basic

He is not able to stomach criticism.

basic

If you’re not able to stomach bad news, don’t watch the report.

natural

I’m just not able to stomach his rude behavior anymore.

natural

She’s not able to stomach the idea of working weekends.

natural