Definitions for Intolerance
ɪnˈtɒl ər ənsin·tol·er·ance

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. intolerancenoun

   impatience with annoyances

   "his intolerance of interruptions"

2. intolerancenoun

   unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. intolerancenoun

   the state of being intolerant

2. intolerancenoun

   An intolerant word or action

3. intolerancenoun

   extreme sensitivity to a food or drug; allergy

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1. intolerance

   Intolerance is the lack of acceptance, understanding, or willingness to allow or respect the beliefs, opinions, behaviors, or identities that significantly differ from one's own. It can refer to various forms of discrimination such as racism, sexism, homophobia, religious intolerance, or any other refusal to recognize and respect differences in others. It can manifest as hostility, prejudice, bigotry, or even violence against those who are different.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Intolerancenoun

   want of capacity to endure; as, intolerance of light

2. Intolerancenoun

   the quality of being intolerant; refusal to allow to others the enjoyment of their opinions, chosen modes of worship, and the like; want of patience and forbearance; illiberality; bigotry; as, intolerance shown toward a religious sect

3. Etymology: [L. intolerantia impatience, unendurableness: cf. F. intolrance.]

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1. • Attitude
   • Impatience

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Intolerance in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Intolerance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Intolerance in a Sentence

1. Jonar Nader:

   The majority-rule society has produced nothing more than heart-ache and intolerance. Throughout this majority-rule period it has been the members of the minority who have made an impact. It only takes one person to kill a hundred. It only takes one dictator to oppress millions. For better or for worse, it is the daring few who have shaped this so-called majority-rule society.

2. Randall Terry:

   I want you to just let a wave of intolerance wash over you. I want you to let a wave of hatred wash over you. Yes, hate is good ... if a Christian voted for Clinton, he sinned against God. It's that simple. Our goal is a Christian nation. We have a biblical duty, we are called by God to conquer this country...

3. Johnna Hoff:

   The decision is consistent with our longstanding policy that prohibits items that promote hatred, violence or glorify racial intolerance.

4. Jennifer Boone:

   There is a growing intolerance by the American people of public corruption, an intolerance reflected in the willingness to come forward and report abuse of public office.

5. Greg Chavarria:

   They specifically mention their displeasure with the Chief joining members of our community in taking a knee against racism, hatred, and intolerance earlier this week. They have incorrectly stated the gesture was in support of an elected official. This is simply not true.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Intolerance
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Intolerance