Intolerable

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/

Definitions of intolerable

adjective Describes something that is unbearable or unacceptable.

Example Sentences

A1 The heat in this room is intolerable.

A2 The noise from the construction site next door is intolerable.

B1 The lack of basic amenities in this hotel is intolerable.

B2 The constant interruptions during the meeting were intolerable.

C1 The level of corruption in the government is intolerable.

C2 The blatant disregard for human rights is intolerable in this country.

Examples of intolerable in a Sentence

formal The level of noise in this library is intolerable.

informal I can't stand this intolerable heat, I need to turn on the air conditioning.

slang This party is so intolerable, let's bounce and find something better to do.

figurative The amount of work piling up on my desk is becoming intolerable.

Grammatical Forms of intolerable

• past tense: intolerated
• plural: intolerables
• comparative: more intolerable
• superlative: most intolerable
• present tense: intolerable
• future tense: will be intolerable
• perfect tense: has been intolerable
• continuous tense: is being intolerable
• singular: intolerable
• positive degree: intolerable
• infinitive: to be intolerable
• gerund: intolerating
• participle: intolerating

Origin and Evolution of intolerable

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'intolerable' originated from the Latin word 'intolerabilis', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'tolerabilis' meaning 'endurable'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'intolerable' has retained its original meaning of not being able to endure or bear, but has also come to be used in a more general sense to describe something that is unacceptable or unbearable.