unbearable
Unbearable (adj) means So unpleasant, painful, or difficult that it feels impossible to put up with. Example: “The summer heat in the city became unbearable by midday.”
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So unpleasant, painful, or difficult that it feels impossible to put up with.
"The summer heat in the city became unbearable by midday."
How to use unbearable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishToo much to endure or tolerate.
Common pairings
unbearable pain
unbearable heat
become unbearable
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unbearable
- Superlative
- most unbearable
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Etymology
From Middle English unberable, from un- + bearable.
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What does “unbearable” mean?
The word “unbearable” means so unpleasant, painful, or difficult that it feels impossible to put up with. In plain terms, too much to endure or tolerate.
How do you use “unbearable” in a sentence?
Here is “unbearable” used in a sentence: “The summer heat in the city became unbearable by midday.”
What part of speech is “unbearable”?
“Unbearable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “unbearable” come from?
The word “unbearable” comes from Middle English. From Middle English unberable, from un- + bearable.
Is “unbearable” a common word?
“Unbearable” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
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