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insufferably

 

[ ɪnˈsʌfərəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a negative manner

In a way that is unbearable or intolerable, often used to describe someone's behavior or attitude.

Synonyms

intolerably, unbearably, unendurably.

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Word Description / Examples
insufferably

Use this word when describing something that is extremely difficult to tolerate or endure, usually with an annoying or irritating tone.

  • The heat was insufferably high, making it difficult to focus on anything
intolerably

This term is often used in more formal or serious situations to describe something that cannot be endured or accepted.

  • The noise levels in the building were intolerably loud, disrupting everyone's work
unbearably

This word is most commonly used in everyday language to describe something that is extremely hard to tolerate, often relating to pain or discomfort.

  • The movie was unbearably long, and I couldn't wait for it to end
unendurably

This term is less commonly used and often found in more literary or formal contexts to describe something that is impossible to endure.

  • The wait for the medical results was unendurably stressful

Examples of usage

  • He was insufferably arrogant, always talking down to others.
  • She found his jokes insufferably unfunny.
  • The heat in the room was insufferably stifling.
  • His insufferably long speeches bored everyone to tears.
  • Her insufferably loud music annoyed the neighbors.

Translations

Translations of the word "insufferably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insuportavelmente

🇮🇳 असहनीय रूप से

🇩🇪 unerträglich

🇮🇩 tak tertahankan

🇺🇦 нестерпно

🇵🇱 nieznośnie

🇯🇵 耐えられないほど

🇫🇷 insupportablement

🇪🇸 insoportablemente

🇹🇷 dayanılmaz

🇰🇷 참을 수 없을 정도로

🇸🇦 بشكل لا يطاق

🇨🇿 nesnesitelně

🇸🇰 neznesiteľne

🇨🇳 无法忍受地

🇸🇮 neznosno

🇮🇸 óþolandi

🇰🇿 шыдамсыз

🇬🇪 აუტანლად

🇦🇿 dözülməz

🇲🇽 insoportablemente

Etymology

The word 'insufferably' originated from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'sufferable', which comes from the Latin word 'sufferre' meaning 'to bear, endure'. Over time, 'insufferably' evolved to convey the idea of something being extremely difficult or unpleasant to endure.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,285, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.