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- [in-tol-er-uh nt]
- /ɪnˈtɒl ər ənt/
- /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-tol-er-uh nt]
- /ɪnˈtɒl ər ənt/
Definitions of intolerant word
- adjective intolerant not tolerating or respecting beliefs, opinions, usages, manners, etc., different from one's own, as in political or religious matters; bigoted. 1
- adjective intolerant unable or unwilling to tolerate or endure (usually followed by of): intolerant of very hot weather. 1
- adjective intolerant unable to fully digest or absorb a specified food or drug (used postpositively or in combination): lactose intolerant; aspirin-intolerant. 1
- noun intolerant an intolerant person; bigot. 1
- noun intolerant Not tolerant of views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one's own. 1
- adjective intolerant narrow minded 1
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Origin of intolerant
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
1725-35; < Latin intolerant- (stem of intolerāns) impatient. See in-3, tolerant
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Parts of speech for Intolerant
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intolerant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
intolerant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intolerant
adj intolerant
- biased — If someone is biased, they prefer one group of people to another, and behave unfairly as a result. You can also say that a process or system is biased.
- dictatorial — Dictatorial means controlled or used by a dictator.
- fanatical — motivated or characterized by an extreme, uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics.
- bigoted — Someone who is bigoted has strong, unreasonable prejudices or opinions and will not change them, even when they are proved to be wrong.
- disdainful — full of or showing disdain; scornful.
adjective intolerant
- prejudiced — an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.
- blinkered — A blinkered view, attitude, or approach is narrow and does not take into account other people's opinions. A blinkered person has this kind of attitude.
- biassed — a particular tendency, trend, inclination, feeling, or opinion, especially one that is preconceived or unreasoned: illegal bias against older job applicants; the magazine’s bias toward art rather than photography; our strong bias in favor of the idea.
- impatient — not patient; not accepting delay, opposition, pain, etc., with calm or patience.
noun intolerant
- dogmatist — a person who asserts his or her opinions in an unduly positive or arrogant manner; a dogmatic person.
- persecutor — to pursue with harassing or oppressive treatment, especially because of religious or political beliefs, ethnic or racial origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
- monomaniac — (no longer in technical use) a psychosis characterized by thoughts confined to one idea or group of ideas.
- segregationist — one who favors, encourages, or practices segregation, especially racial segregation.
- sexist — relating to, involving, or fostering sexism, or attitudes and behavior toward someone based on the person's gender: a sexist remark; sexist advertising.
Antonyms for intolerant
adj intolerant
- impartial — not partial or biased; fair; just: an impartial judge.
- patient — a person who is under medical care or treatment.
- tolerant — inclined or disposed to tolerate; showing tolerance; forbearing: tolerant of errors.
- unprejudiced — not prejudiced; without preconception; unbiased; impartial: the unprejudiced view of the judge.
- fair — free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision; a fair judge.
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