Definition

Something that cannot be justified or tolerated; it is too difficult or painful to bear.

Example

The insupportable heat made it impossible to work outside.

Conversation

I can't believe how much stress this project is causing us.

I know, it's becoming insupportable at this point.

Exactly! I feel like we need to talk to our manager about it.

Definitely, we can't keep working under these conditions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Insupportable is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "supportare" (from Latin, meaning to carry or support) and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of). The word describes something that is not capable of being supported or endured.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being able to be 'carried' ('supportare') — that's why insupportable means something that cannot be endured.

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