intolerable — unable to be endured; completely unacceptable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unable to be endured; completely unacceptable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtɑːlərəbl/
Korean meaning: 견딜 수 없는, 참을 수 없는
Korean pronunciation: 인**톨**러러블
Example Sentences
- My roommate's habit of eating cereal at 3 AM became absolutely intolerable.
- The professor found the student's creative excuses intolerable after the tenth absence.
- Working conditions in the factory were deemed intolerable by the labor union.
intolerable
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈtɑːlərəbl//
unable to be endured; completely unacceptable
unable to be endured; completely unacceptable
Adorable bear, but intolerable tears - nothing's tolerable here!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '견디다'라는 뜻의 tolerare에 부정 접두사 in-이 붙어 '견딜 수 없는'이라는 의미가 되었습니다. 마치 인내심의 한계를 넘어선 상황을 표현하는 단어입니다.
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📝Examples
“My roommate's habit of eating cereal at 3 AM became absolutely intolerable.”
“The professor found the student's creative excuses intolerable after the tenth absence.”
“Working conditions in the factory were deemed intolerable by the labor union.”
“The intolerable smell of durian made everyone evacuate the office kitchen.”
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