Intolerant Meaning in English
word
ˌɪnˈtɑɫɝənt
in-TOL-uh-ruhnt
ɪntˈɒləɹənt
in-TOL-uh-ruhnt
Definición
Refusing to accept or respect other people's views, beliefs, or behaviors. Can also mean having a physical reaction to certain foods or substances.
Uso & Matices
Primarily used in social or cultural contexts ('intolerant of other beliefs'). Can also describe allergic-type reactions ('lactose intolerant'). More negative than 'unaccepting.' Often appears with 'of' or 'to'.
Spanish: intolerantePortuguese (BR): intolerantePortuguese (PT): intoleranteChinese (Simplified): 无法容忍的 - 不宽容的Chinese (Traditional): 無法容忍的 - 不寬容的Hindi: असहिष्णुArabic: غير متسامحBengali: অসহিষ্ণু - সহ্যহীন (পदार্থের প্রতি)Russian: нетерпимый - непереносимый (к веществам)Japanese: 不寛容な - 耐性がない (物質に)Vietnamese: không khoan dung - không dung nạp (chất)Korean: 편협한 - (물질에) 과민한Turkish: tahammülsüz - intolerant (gıda/ilaç vb. için)Urdu: عدم برداشت کرنے والا - حساس (اشیاء کے لئے)Indonesian: tidak toleran - tidak tahan (zat atau makanan)
Oraciones de Ejemplo
He is intolerant of other people's ideas.
basic
Some people are intolerant to dairy products.
basic
Being intolerant can hurt friendships.
basic
He’s so intolerant—he can’t stand anyone who disagrees with him.
natural
She realized she was intolerant of gluten only after years of stomach pain.
natural
Try not to be intolerant—everyone has a right to their own opinion.
natural