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insufferable

[in-suhf-er-uh-buhl] / ɪnˈsʌf ər ə bəl /


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Now based in New York, he says watching Australia games in Melbourne could be "insufferable".

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

The presence of the surly uncle, insufferable in-law, or grating girlfriend at the holiday table can make it hard to truly count one’s blessings.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 21, 2025

If I’m right, you beat your neighbors by 3% and get to be insufferable about it at barbecues.

From MarketWatch Oct. 17, 2025

Readers who thought “The Poppy War” trilogy didn’t stick the landing, or that Rin became insufferable by the end, will be pleased that “Katabasis” does stick it, and that Alice evolves.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2025

The hole regularly became blocked and the stench in the room was insufferable.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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