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

Humidity levels will be increasing throughout the day, but still bearable. — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

The Backyard was packed two hours ahead of game time, and the overcast skies made for a more bearable pregame atmosphere. — AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026

To make their mission abroad bearable, the doctors, nurses, administrators and soldiers of the Korean War turned to humor, especially practical jokes. — Rachel Flynn, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

But don’t let the relatable career-girl pluck of the movie dilute the fact that this song is pissed off about capitalism, even as its hooks make the grind of working life more bearable. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 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