intolerable

Word parts

in- + tolerable

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈtɑlərəbl̩/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈtɒlərəbl̩/

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• Hyphenation: in‧tol‧er‧able

Adjective

Positive intolerable

Comparative more intolerable

Superlative most intolerable

1. If something is intolerable, you can't tolerate it or stand it.
   • Synonyms: insufferable and unbearable
   • Antonym: tolerable

   What's that awful noise? It's intolerable!