intolerant
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Unable or indisposed to tolerate, endure or bear.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ihntahleruhntSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪnˈtɑlɚənt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Unable or indisposed to tolerate, endure or bear.
Not tolerant; close-minded about new or different ideas; indisposed to tolerate contrary opinions or beliefs; impatient of dissent or opposition; denying or refusing the right of private opinion or choice in others; inclined to persecute or suppress dissent.
medicineoften postpositive
Unable to digest food or be given substances of a certain composition without adverse effects.
noun
One who is intolerant; a bigot.
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This meaning: Unable or indisposed to tolerate, endure or bear.
Used this way, intolerant is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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