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intolerable

adjective as in unacceptable; beyond bearing

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The defence minister in Italy, which contributes more than 1,000 troops to Unifil, said the incidents were "intolerable" and must be "carefully and decisively avoided".

From BBC

The head of the Navy, First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key, said he was "truly sorry" and that such behaviour was "intolerable".

From BBC

In a joint statement, they said the hostilities were "intolerable" and presented an "unacceptable risk of a broader regional escalation" that was neither in the interest of the people of Israel or Lebanon.

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For Andrés, who emigrated from Spain and became a U.S. citizen, these remarks were intolerable.

From Salon

"We saw her. Her beauty, her strength, her freedom, and it was in all likelihood her beauty, strength and freedom which were intolerable for the person who committed this murder," she said.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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