Definitions for intolerable
ɪnˈtɒl ər ə bəlin·tol·er·a·ble

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. intolerable, unbearable, unendurableadjective

   incapable of being put up with

   "an intolerable degree of sentimentality"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. intolerableadjective

   Not tolerable; not capable of being borne or endured; not proper or right to be allowed; insufferable; insupportable; unbearable.

2. intolerableadjective

   Extremely offensive or insulting.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Intolerableadjective

   Etymology: intolerabilis, Lat. intolerable, Fr.

   1. Insufferable; not to be endured; not to be born; having any quality in a degree too powerful to be endured.

   If we bring into one day's thoughts the evil of many, certain and uncertain, what will be and what will never be, our load will be as intolerable as it is unreasonable. Taylor.

   His awful presence did the croud surprize,
   Nor durst the rash spectator meet his eyes;
   Eyes that confess'd him born for kingly sway,
   So fierce, they flash'd intolerable day. Dryden.

   Some men are quickly weary of one thing: the same study long continued in is as intolerable to them, as the appearing long in the same clothes is to a court lady. John Locke.

   From Param's top th' Almighty rode,
   Intolerable day proclaim'd the God. William Broome.

   2. Bad beyond sufferance.

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1. intolerable

   Intolerable refers to something that is unbearable, unendurable or unacceptable due to extreme discomfort, harm, or dislike. It can pertain to various aspects such as behaviors, attitudes, situations, conditions, or experiences.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Intolerableadjective

   not tolerable; not capable of being borne or endured; not proper or right to be allowed; insufferable; insupportable; unbearable; as, intolerable pain; intolerable heat or cold; an intolerable burden

2. Intolerableadjective

   enormous

3. Etymology: [F. intolrable, L. intolerabilis. See In- not, and Tolerable.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Intolerable

   in-tol′ėr-a-bl, adj. that cannot be endured.—n. Intol′erableness.—adv. Intol′erably.—ns. Intol′erance, Intolerā′tion.—adj. Intol′erant, not able or willing to endure: not enduring difference of opinion: persecuting.—n. one opposed to toleration.—adv. Intol′erantly.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of intolerable in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of intolerable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of intolerable in a Sentence

1. Ludwig van Beethoven:

   Nothing is more intolerable than to have to admit to yourself your own errors.

2. The Venezuelan leader:

   They are behaving dangerously. The U.S. embassy's meddling is starting to become intolerable, i'm evaluating relations.

3. Felix Klein:

   I call on all citizens of Berlin and across Germany to wear the yarmulke( as the skullcap is known in Yiddish) next Saturday if there are new, intolerable attacks targeting Israel and Jews on the occasion of Al-Quds Day in Berlin, by doing this we can show a great sign of solidarity with the Jewish community and make a statement for the freedom of religion and the diversity of our society.

4. Sam Dotson:

   These acts of violence are intolerable, we cannot allow this in our community. Officers are taking it personally.

5. Juvenal:

   Nothing is more intolerable than a wealthy woman.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=intolerable
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Intolerable
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=intolerable
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intolerable
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=intolerable