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Insufferable: meaning, definitions and examples

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insufferable

 

[ ɪnˈsʌfərəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

person

Too extreme to bear; intolerable; insupportable; unbearable; as, insufferable heat.

Synonyms

intolerable, unbearable, unbearable, unendurable, unsupportable

Examples of usage

  • The insufferable arrogance of the celebrity made everyone uncomfortable.
  • The insufferable pain in her back made it impossible for her to sit for long periods of time.
Context #2 | Adjective

situation

Not to be endured; intolerable; unbearable; as, insufferable pain.

Synonyms

intolerable, unbearable, unbearable, unendurable, unsupportable

Examples of usage

  • The insufferable conditions in the refugee camp led to an urgent need for aid.
  • The insufferable smell in the room made it impossible to stay inside.

Translations

Translations of the word "insufferable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insuportável

🇮🇳 असहनीय

🇩🇪 unerträglich

🇮🇩 tak tertahankan

🇺🇦 нестерпний

🇵🇱 nieznośny

🇯🇵 我慢できない

🇫🇷 insupportable

🇪🇸 insoportable

🇹🇷 dayanılmaz

🇰🇷 참을 수 없는

🇸🇦 لا يطاق

🇨🇿 nesnesitelný

🇸🇰 neznesiteľný

🇨🇳 难以忍受的

🇸🇮 neznosen

🇮🇸 óþolandi

🇰🇿 төзімсіз

🇬🇪 აუდოს

🇦🇿 dözülməz

🇲🇽 insoportable

Etymology

The word 'insufferable' has its origins in the Latin word 'insufferabilis,' which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'sufferabilis' meaning 'bearable.' Over time, the term evolved to its current usage in English to describe something that is intolerable or unbearable.

See also: insufferably, suffer, sufferer, sufferers, suffering, suffrage.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,709, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.