intolerance

noun
UK: /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/
US: /ɪnˈtɑːlərəns/

  1. Unwillingness to accept opinions, beliefs, or feelings that are different from your own.

    1. His intolerance of other views was clear to see.
    2. The organization fights against intolerance and promotes understanding between people.

  2. The state of not being able to eat a particular food or take a particular medicine without bad effects.

    1. She has a high intolerance to spicy foods and can't eat them.
    2. Lactose intolerance can cause bloating and stomach cramps after drinking milk.

Synonyms

bigotry prejudice

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "intolerance" in English means: Unwillingness to accept opinions, beliefs, or feelings that are different from your own., The state of not being able to eat a particular food or take a particular medicine without bad effects..

The phonetic transcription of "intolerance" is /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/ in British English and /ɪnˈtɑːlərəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "intolerance": bigotry, prejudice.

Example usage of "intolerance": "His intolerance of other views was clear to see.". More examples on the page.