intolerant

Meanings

• Adjective

  Unwilling to tolerate or accept something, particularly the presence or views of others.

  - "Despite their differences, the siblings managed to maintain an intolerant relationship."
  - "The intolerant crowd booed and jeered at the opposing team."

• Adjective

  Refusing to endure pain, hardship, or difficulty.

  - "The intolerant patient demanded painkillers after the surgery."
  - "The intolerant weather forced the cancellation of the outdoor event."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with intolerant
uncontrollable , contemptible , edible , inflexible

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Variants

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intolerant , intolerantly , intolerantness , intolerantnesses , lactose intolerant

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Forms

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intolerable, intolerably, intolerant, intolerants

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Etymology

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From Old French intolerable, from in- 'not' + tolerable 'bearable, endurable'.

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Trivia

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1. Intolerance was the title of a 1916 silent film produced by D.W. Griffith that explored themes of religious and racial intolerance.

2. The term intolerant is often used in the context of intolerant governments or intolerant societies, which are unwilling to accept dissent or opposition.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tolerance: The ability to endure or put up with something, particularly something that one does not like or agree with.

2. Bigotry: Intolerance towards those who hold different beliefs or practices, often based on prejudice and stereotypes.

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Culture

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Intolerance is a common theme in literature, often explored through characters who are intolerant of differences, such as racial or religious differences. Intolerance can also be a barrier to effective communication and understanding between individuals and groups.

How to Memorize "intolerant"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who is unwilling to accept or endure something, such as a stubborn child refusing to eat their vegetables or a crowd refusing to listen to opposing views.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word intolerant with words like unwilling, unwillingness, and unaccepting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that intolerant people are 'in-tolerant' of something, whether it be differences or pain.

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