intolerance
What is another word for intolerance? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Unwillingness to accept beliefs, behaviour, or people that differ from one's own.
Antonyms
How to use intolerance
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
religious intolerance
lactose intolerance
zero intolerance
Etymology
From French intolerance, or directly from Latin intolerantia, from in- ("not") plus tolerantia ("tolerance").
Full origin of intolerance →Frequently asked questions
What does “intolerance” mean?
The word “intolerance” means unwillingness to accept beliefs, behaviour, or people that differ from one's own. In plain terms, refusing to accept differing views or people, or, medically, an inability to handle a certain food.
How do you pronounce “intolerance”?
“Intolerance” is pronounced ihn-TOL-uh-ruhns (/ɪnˈtɑ.lə.ɹəns/ in IPA).
How do you use “intolerance” in a sentence?
Here is “intolerance” used in a sentence: “The novel is a powerful attack on religious intolerance.”
What part of speech is “intolerance”?
“Intolerance” is a noun.
Where does the word “intolerance” come from?
The word “intolerance” comes from Latin. From French intolerance, or directly from Latin intolerantia, from in- ("not") plus tolerantia ("tolerance").
Is “intolerance” a common word?
“Intolerance” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “intolerance” have?
“Intolerance” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: unwillingness to accept beliefs, behaviour, or people that differ from one's own.
