intolerable

adjective
UK: /ɪnˈtɒlərəbl/
US: /ɪnˈtɑːlərəbl/

  1. So bad or unpleasant that it cannot be accepted or dealt with; unbearable.

    1. The heat was intolerable, so I went inside.
    2. His behavior at the party was absolutely intolerable and inexcusable.

  2. Extremely annoying or frustrating; difficult to endure.

    1. The waiting time at the clinic is intolerable.
    2. The traffic congestion in the city has become intolerable, requiring immediate solutions.

Synonyms

unacceptable impossible insufferable excruciating outrageous offensive unbearable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "intolerable" in English means: So bad or unpleasant that it cannot be accepted or dealt with; unbearable., Extremely annoying or frustrating; difficult to endure..

The phonetic transcription of "intolerable" is /ɪnˈtɒlərəbl/ in British English and /ɪnˈtɑːlərəbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "intolerable": unacceptable, impossible, insufferable, excruciating, outrageous, offensive, unbearable.

Example usage of "intolerable": "The heat was intolerable, so I went inside.". More examples on the page.