intolerable
word
Definition
Something is ‘intolerable’ if it is so bad, painful, or annoying that you cannot accept or endure it.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and strong word; often used in complaints, discussions of suffering, or describing unbearable conditions. Avoid using for small annoyances. Common collocations: 'intolerable pain', 'intolerable heat', 'intolerable situation'.
Spanish: intolerable - insoportablePortuguese (BR): intolerável - insuportávelPortuguese (PT): intolerável - insuportávelChinese (Simplified): 无法忍受的 - 不能容忍的Chinese (Traditional): 無法忍受的 - 不能容忍的Hindi: असहनीय - ناقابل-सहनArabic: لا يُحتمل - لا يُطاقBengali: অসহনীয়Russian: невыносимыйJapanese: 耐え難い - 我慢できないVietnamese: không thể chịu đựng nổi - không thể chịu nổiKorean: 견딜 수 없는Turkish: dayanılmazUrdu: ناقابلِ برداشتIndonesian: tak tertahankan - tidak dapat ditoleransi
Example Sentences
The noise outside was intolerable.
basic
He was in intolerable pain after the accident.
basic
Working in this heat is intolerable.
basic
The rules here are so strict, it's almost intolerable.
natural
She finds the waiting absolutely intolerable.
natural
If this situation continues, it’ll become intolerable for everyone.
natural