English · Emotions & Feelings
intolerant
/ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ənt/
[/ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ənt/]
narrow, unaccepting
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Unwilling to accept ideas, people, or behaviour different from your own; also unable to bear something physically.
Example
He was intolerant of any opinion that challenged his own, which made conversations tense.
He was intolerant of any opinion that challenged his own, which made conversations tense.
Etymology
From Latin 'intolerans', from 'in-' (not) plus 'tolerans' (enduring), the present participle of 'tolerare'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used about attitudes toward people and ideas, and about bodily reactions (e.g. lactose intolerant).