Intolerant Meaning in English
word
ˌɪnˈtɑɫɝənt
in-TOL-uh-ruhnt
ɪntˈɒləɹənt
in-TOL-uh-ruhnt
Definition
Refusing to accept or respect other people's views, beliefs, or behaviors. Can also mean having a physical reaction to certain foods or substances.
Usage & Nuances
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)
Example Sentences
He is intolerant of other people's ideas.
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Some people are intolerant to dairy products.
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Being intolerant can hurt friendships.
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He’s so intolerant—he can’t stand anyone who disagrees with him.
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She realized she was intolerant of gluten only after years of stomach pain.
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Try not to be intolerant—everyone has a right to their own opinion.
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