bearable

adjective

bear·​able ˈber-ə-bəl 

: capable of being borne

bearability

ˌber-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

bearably

ˈber-ə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of bearable

• endurable
• tolerable

Examples of bearable in a Sentence

He's in a great deal of pain, but the medication makes it bearable.

the pain from a sprained ankle is annoying but bearable

Recent Examples on the Web

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That’s why 102 degrees in a desert climate may feel more bearable than 102 degrees here. — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026

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Volunteers and staff along the route, as well as the people in the thick of it, make the experience more bearable. — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1557, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bearable

• arable
• parable
• terrible
• wearable
• repairable
• unbearable

Kids Definition

bearable

adjective

bear·​able ˈbar-ə-bəl 

ˈber-

: possible to bear