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Intolerable vs. Intolerant
Intolerable
/ɪnˈtɒlərəbəl/Examples:
The noise from construction was simply intolerable.Working conditions in the factory were intolerable.The heat during the summer trek was intolerable.
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Intolerant
/ɪnˈtɒlərənt/Examples:
His intolerant views alienated many friends.The group is intolerant of any opposing opinions.Intolerant behavior often leads to social division.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Intolerable describes something that cannot be endured or is unbearable.
- Intolerant describes a person or attitude that does not accept differences in opinions or behaviors.
- To remember: Intolerable often refers to situations or conditions, while intolerant refers to people or attitudes.
- Think of intolerable pain—a level of pain you cant endure, whereas intolerant would be someone who cant accept differences.
- The -able suffix in intolerable suggests something about capability (possible to endure or not).
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