Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

intolerable

[in-tol-er-uh-buhl] / ɪnˈtɒl ər ə bəl /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The mere risk of discrimination was intolerable to the Furman court.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who has become a prominent figure in peace talks, said the status quo was "intolerable for America."

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

“We know full well that the continuation of the status quo is intolerable for America, while we have not even begun yet.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

She is also haunted by a secret from her student days and angry about “the intolerable limitations of womanhood.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

In the 1600s, choosing religious seclusion was a way to flee an intolerable living situation—such as a painful marriage.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




Vocabulary lists containing intolerable


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "intolerable" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com