Intolerably: meaning, definitions and examples
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intolerably
[ ɪnˈtɒlərəbli ]
feeling or behavior
In a way that is not able to be endured or tolerated.
Synonyms
impossibly, unacceptably, unbearably, unendurably.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| intolerably |
When something is so bad or difficult that it cannot be accepted or tolerated.
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| unbearably |
Used to describe something that is so uncomfortable or painful that it is almost impossible to endure.
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| unendurably |
Used to describe something that is so difficult or painful that it cannot be endured. Rarely used in everyday conversation.
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| impossibly |
Used to describe something that is extremely unlikely or difficult to achieve, often to an exaggerated extent.
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| unacceptably |
When something does not meet necessary standards or is not acceptable in a specific situation. Often used in formal contexts.
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Examples of usage
- He was intolerably rude to the waiter.
- She found the heat intolerably oppressive.
- The noise from the construction site was intolerably loud.
- The wait for the results seemed intolerably long.
- The pain in her leg was intolerably sharp.
Translations
Translations of the word "intolerably" in other languages:
🇵🇹 intoleravelmente
🇮🇳 असहनीय रूप से
🇩🇪 unerträglich
🇮🇩 tak tertahankan
🇺🇦 нестерпно
🇵🇱 nieznośnie
🇯🇵 耐え難く
🇫🇷 intolérablement
🇪🇸 intolerablemente
🇹🇷 dayanılmaz bir şekilde
🇰🇷 참을 수 없게
🇸🇦 بشكل لا يطاق
🇨🇿 nesnesitelně
🇸🇰 neznesiteľne
🇨🇳 无法忍受地
🇸🇮 neznosno
🇮🇸 óþolandi
🇰🇿 төзгісіз
🇬🇪 აუტანლად
🇦🇿 dözülməz dərəcədə
🇲🇽 intolerablemente
Etymology
The word 'intolerably' is derived from the adjective 'intolerable', which comes from the late Middle English word 'intolerabilis', meaning 'not to be borne'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century.