intolerant
Intolerant (adjective) means unwilling to accept views, behaviour, or people different from one's own. Example: “He grew increasingly intolerant of other people's opinions.”
How to use intolerant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot accepting of difference, or, medically, unable to handle a certain food or substance.
Word forms
more intolerant comparative, intolerants plural, most intolerant superlative
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Etymology
From French intolérant or Latin intolerans, from in- ("not") plus tolerans ("tolerant").
Rhymes for intolerant
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What does “intolerant” mean?
The word “intolerant” means unwilling to accept views, behaviour, or people different from one's own. In plain terms, not accepting of difference, or, medically, unable to handle a certain food or substance.
How do you pronounce “intolerant”?
“Intolerant” is pronounced ihn-TO-luh-ruhnt (/ɪnˈtɑləɹənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “intolerant” in a sentence?
Here is “intolerant” used in a sentence: “He grew increasingly intolerant of other people's opinions.”
What part of speech is “intolerant”?
“Intolerant” is an adjective.
Where does the word “intolerant” come from?
The word “intolerant” comes from Latin. From French intolérant or Latin intolerans, from in- ("not") plus tolerans ("tolerant").
Is “intolerant” a common word?
“Intolerant” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “intolerant” have?
“Intolerant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: unwilling to accept views, behaviour, or people different from one's own.