tolerable
11 synonyms and 15 antonyms for tolerable, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Able to be endured or put up with; bearable.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
insufferable
insupportable
intolerable
nonsurvivable
nontolerable
unabideable
unbearable
unendurable
unlivable
unopposable
unsufferable
unsupportable
unsurvivable
untolerable
unwithstandable
Etymology
From Middle French "tolerable," from Latin "tolerābilis."
Full origin of tolerable →Frequently asked questions
What does “tolerable” mean?
The word “tolerable” means able to be endured or put up with; bearable. In plain terms, something that can be put up with, or that's just okay rather than great.
How do you pronounce “tolerable”?
“Tolerable” is pronounced TO-luh-ruhbl (/ˈtɑləɹəbl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “tolerable” in a sentence?
Here is “tolerable” used in a sentence: “The heat was tolerable as long as we stayed in the shade.”
What is another word for “tolerable”?
Words with a similar meaning to “tolerable” include abideable, bearable, endurable, livable, portable and sufferable.
What is the opposite of “tolerable”?
The opposite of “tolerable” — its antonyms — are insufferable, insupportable, intolerable, nonsurvivable and nontolerable.
What part of speech is “tolerable”?
“Tolerable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “tolerable” come from?
The word “tolerable” comes from Latin. From Middle French "tolerable," from Latin "tolerābilis.".
Is “tolerable” a common word?
“Tolerable” is an uncommon word in modern English.
