tolerant — showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɑːlərənt/
Korean meaning: 관용적인, 너그러운, 포용력 있는
Korean pronunciation: **톨**러런트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is surprisingly tolerant of my weird fashion choices, even when I wear socks with sandals.
- This coffee shop is tolerant of customers who study here for hours with just one drink.
- My cat is tolerant of my terrible singing, but only because I feed him.
tolerant
ADJECTIVE//ˈtɑːlərənt//
showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with
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Origin
From Latin 'tolerans,' the present participle of 'tolerare' meaning 'to bear, endure, or put up with.' The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 16th century.
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“My grandmother is surprisingly tolerant of my weird fashion choices, even when I wear socks with sandals.”
“This coffee shop is tolerant of customers who study here for hours with just one drink.”
“My cat is tolerant of my terrible singing, but only because I feed him.”
“The new teacher is tolerant of different learning styles and adapts accordingly.”
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