insufferable

adjective

in·​suf·​fer·​able (ˌ)in-ˈsə-f(ə-)rə-bəl 

: not to be endured : intolerable

an insufferable bore

insufferableness noun

insufferably

(ˌ)in-ˈsə-f(ə-)rə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of insufferable

• unbearable

Examples of insufferable in a Sentence

I can't take any more of her insufferable arrogance.

an insufferable bore whose only topic of conversation is himself

Recent Examples on the Web

As your insufferable friend has probably already told you, all tequila is a type of mezcal, but not all mezcals are tequila. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026

And Johnson's insufferable comments about representation didn't help. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026

Changing typhoon patterns can result in rainy seasons being longer than in the past, and extreme humidity can turn a warm day into an insufferable one. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

The combination of heat and high humidity feels insufferable and dangerous because the human body can't cool off as effectively when sweat stays on the skin. — Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

insufferable

adjective

in·​suf·​fer·​able (ˈ)in-ˈsəf-(ə-)rə-bəl 

: impossible to endure : intolerable

insufferable boredom

insufferableness noun

insufferably

-blē 

adverb