adj
insufferable
ihn-SUH-fuh-ruhbl
Insufferable (adj) means So unpleasant or annoying that it is almost impossible to put up with. Example: “He became insufferable after winning the award.”
adj
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So unpleasant or annoying that it is almost impossible to put up with.
"He became insufferable after winning the award."
"The heat in the office was insufferable by mid-afternoon."
How to use insufferable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnbearable — usually describing an annoying person or an intolerable situation.
Common pairings
insufferable heat
insufferable bore
utterly insufferable
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more insufferable
- Superlative
- most insufferable
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Etymology
From in- ("not") + sufferable ("bearable"), ultimately from Latin sufferre, "to bear or endure."
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What does “insufferable” mean?
The word “insufferable” means so unpleasant or annoying that it is almost impossible to put up with. In plain terms, unbearable — usually describing an annoying person or an intolerable situation.
How do you pronounce “insufferable”?
“Insufferable” is pronounced ihn-SUH-fuh-ruhbl (/ɪnˈsʌfəɹəb(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “insufferable” in a sentence?
Here is “insufferable” used in a sentence: “He became insufferable after winning the award.”
What part of speech is “insufferable”?
“Insufferable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “insufferable” come from?
The word “insufferable” comes from Latin. From in- ("not") + sufferable ("bearable"), ultimately from Latin sufferre, "to bear or endure.".
