Definition

The condition of being unable to be tolerated or endured; something that is very difficult to accept or bear.

Example

The intolerableness of the situation made it hard for anyone to stay calm.

Conversation

I can't believe how bad the traffic was today.

I know, it was absolutely ridiculous!

The intolerableness of it really makes me reconsider my route.

Totally! I might just start leaving earlier to avoid it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intolerableness → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "tolerare" (meaning to bear or endure), and "-ness" (meaning the state of being). The word describes the state of being unable to bear or endure something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being able to 'bear' ('tolerare') something, which helps you remember that 'intolerableness' refers to the state of being unable to endure.

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