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Intolerable

Definition

(adj) Too bad or severe to be endured

Examples

The intolerable heatwave left the city in a constant state of discomfort and frustration.
  • The noise from next door is intolerable after midnight.

  • I can't stand her intolerable attitude at work.

  • By the third hour in that bus seat, the heat had become intolerable.

  • After one more delay, the wait at Penn Station felt intolerable.

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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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