unbearable — so painful, uncomfortable, or unpleasant as to be impossible to endure
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: so painful, uncomfortable, or unpleasant as to be impossible to endure
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈberəbl/
Korean meaning: 견딜 수 없는, 참을 수 없는
Korean pronunciation: 언-베어-러-블 (강세: 베어)
Example Sentences
- The mosquito buzzing was unbearable during the camping trip.
- My little brother's singing in the shower is absolutely unbearable.
- The waiting time for the exam results felt unbearable.
unbearable
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈberəbl//
so painful, uncomfortable, or unpleasant as to be impossible to endure
Pain impossible to endure
This coat's terrible and barely wearable - absolutely unbearable!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기에 'bear(견디다)'에 부정 접두사 'un-'과 형용사 접미사 '-able'이 결합되어 만들어진 단어입니다. 곰(bear)이 아무리 강해도 견딜 수 없을 만큼 힘든 상황을 표현하게 되었죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The mosquito buzzing was unbearable during the camping trip.”
“My little brother's singing in the shower is absolutely unbearable.”
“The waiting time for the exam results felt unbearable.”
“The smell of my roommate's gym socks is unbearable.”
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