Unbearable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unbearable

 

[ ˌʌnˈbɛərəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Not able to be endured or tolerated. Causing extreme discomfort or distress.

Synonyms

insufferable, intolerable, unendurable, unmanageable, unsupportable

Examples of usage

  • The heat was unbearable, making it hard to breathe.
  • The pain in her chest was unbearable, she knew she needed to see a doctor immediately.
  • His constant criticism became unbearable, leading to tension in the workplace.
  • The thought of losing her best friend was unbearable, bringing tears to her eyes.
  • I find his arrogance unbearable, I can't stand being around him.

Translations

Translations of the word "unbearable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insuportável

🇮🇳 असहनीय

🇩🇪 unerträglich

🇮🇩 tak tertahankan

🇺🇦 нестерпний

🇵🇱 nieznośny

🇯🇵 耐えられない (taerarenai)

🇫🇷 insupportable

🇪🇸 insoportable

🇹🇷 dayanılmaz

🇰🇷 참을 수 없는 (chameul su eobsneun)

🇸🇦 لا يُطاق (la yutāq)

🇨🇿 nesnesitelný

🇸🇰 neznesiteľný

🇨🇳 难以忍受的 (nányǐ rěnshòu de)

🇸🇮 neznosen

🇮🇸 óþolandi

🇰🇿 шыдамсыз

🇬🇪 არასათანადო (arasatanado)

🇦🇿 dözülməz

🇲🇽 insoportable

Etymology

The word 'unbearable' has its roots in the Old English word 'unberan', which means 'not able to bear'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form, used to describe something that is too difficult or painful to endure. The concept of something being unbearable is universal, as people across cultures can relate to the feeling of being overwhelmed by discomfort or distress.

See also: bear, bearable, beard, bearer, bearers, bearing, bearish, forbear, forbearance, forbearing, forebear, forebears, overbearing, unbearably.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,025, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.