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

The hockey, figure skating and speedskating venues in Milan are scattered on the fringes of the city, while central tourist attractions such as the Duomo and the Navigli have bearable levels of foot traffic. —Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2026

When everyone is crying, when everyone is remembering, when everyone is hurting, there’s a sense of togetherness that makes the grief a little more bearable. —Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026

Amazon has so many chic lounge sets on sale in the early days of 2026 that’ll make winter a whole lot more bearable. —Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026

This all means a pick‑up in mortgage applications doesn’t necessarily translate into a broad improvement in housing affordability—although some economists and housing experts predict the market will become slightly more bearable this year. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Feb. 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