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Unbearably: meaning, definitions and examples

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unbearably

 

[ ʌnˈbɛərəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a very unpleasant or intolerable manner

In a way that is extremely difficult to endure or tolerate, often causing great distress or discomfort.

Synonyms

agonizingly, excruciatingly, intolerably, uncomfortably

Examples of usage

  • The heat was unbearable, making it hard to breathe.
  • She felt unbearably lonely after her best friend moved away.
  • The noise from the construction site was so unbearable that they had to leave the area.
  • The loss of her beloved pet was unbearably painful.
  • He found the suspense of waiting for the exam results unbearably stressful.

Translations

Translations of the word "unbearably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insuportavelmente

🇮🇳 असहनीय रूप से

🇩🇪 unerträglich

🇮🇩 tak tertahankan

🇺🇦 нестерпно

🇵🇱 nieznośnie

🇯🇵 耐えられないほど

🇫🇷 insupportablement

🇪🇸 insoportablemente

🇹🇷 dayanılmaz bir şekilde

🇰🇷 참을 수 없을 정도로

🇸🇦 بشكل لا يطاق

🇨🇿 nesnesitelně

🇸🇰 neznesiteľne

🇨🇳 无法忍受地

🇸🇮 nevzdržno

🇮🇸 óþolandi

🇰🇿 шыдауға келмейтіндей

🇬🇪 განუწყვეტლად

🇦🇿 dözülməz dərəcədə

🇲🇽 insoportablemente

Etymology

The word 'unbearably' is derived from the adjective 'unbearable', which originated in the late 14th century from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'bearable' meaning 'able to be endured'. Over the centuries, the adverb form 'unbearably' evolved to describe situations or experiences that are extremely difficult to endure or tolerate. The term reflects the human experience of facing challenges or circumstances that overwhelm our capacity to cope, leading to intense discomfort or distress.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,747, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.