Tolerated Meaning in English
word · lemma: tolerate
/ˈtɑɫɝˌeɪtɪd/
TAH-ler-ay-tid
/tˈɒləɹˌeɪtɪd/
TOL-uh-ray-tid
Definition
Allowed to exist, happen, or be done without being stopped, even if it is disliked or not fully approved.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or neutral; often used for negative things that people allow but do not like. Common in passive voice ('was tolerated'). Distinct from 'accepted' (which is more positive).
Spanish: tolerado - soportadoPortuguese (BR): tolerado - suportadoPortuguese (PT): tolerado - suportadoChinese (Simplified): 容忍 - 忍受Chinese (Traditional): 容忍 - 忍受Hindi: सहना गया - बर्दाश्त किया गयाArabic: تَحَمَّلَ - سُمِحَ بهBengali: সহ্য করা হয় - অনুমোদিত (না হলেও সহ্য করা)Russian: терпелось - допускалосьJapanese: 許容された - 我慢されたVietnamese: được chịu đựng - được khoan dungKorean: 참아졌다 - 용인되었다Turkish: tolerans gösterildi - katlanıldıUrdu: برداشت کیا گیا - برداشت ہوناIndonesian: ditoleransi - dibiarkan
Example Sentences
His loud music was not tolerated in the library.
basic
Smoking is not tolerated in this building.
basic
Bad behavior will not be tolerated at school.
basic
She never tolerated people being rude to her friends.
natural
His lateness was barely tolerated by his boss.
natural
Some jokes are fine, but offensive ones just aren't tolerated here.
natural