bearable

adjective

bear·​able ˈber-ə-bəl How to pronounce bearable (audio)
: capable of being borne
bearability noun
bearably adverb

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
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The fabric’s breathability made even the sunniest afternoons far more bearable. Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2025 In the same survey, 93% of residents said this summer was less bearable than previous years. Jared Formanek, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025 These hungry and displaced people will become the climate refugees looking to migrate to areas where the climate is still bearable. Big Think, 4 Aug. 2025 Shoppers with bunions, flat arches, and wide feet all say the slip-on shoes make long days on their feet more bearable. Clint Davis, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bearable

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1557, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bearable was circa 1557

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“Bearable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bearable. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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bearable

adjective
bear·​able ˈbar-ə-bəl How to pronounce bearable (audio)
ˈber-
: possible to bear

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