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Intolerable Definition & Meaning

intolerable
adjective
  1. incapable of being put up with; "an intolerable degree of sentimentality"

"Intolerable" in song lyrics

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  • "Each encroachment's intolerable"
    Hieroglyphics — Tajai

Usage tips for "intolerable"

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Frequently asked questions

What does intolerable mean?
incapable of being put up with; "an intolerable degree of sentimentality"
What part of speech is intolerable?
Intolerable is an adjective.

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