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unbearable

adjective

un·​bear·​able ˌən-ˈber-ə-bəl How to pronounce unbearable (audio)
: not bearable : unendurable
unbearable pain
unbearably adverb

Examples of unbearable in a Sentence

We were in an almost unbearable state of excitement. this heat is unbearable—when are we going to get air-conditioning?
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My fingers were instantly numb, and my winter gloves were no match for the unbearable weather. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025 The couple stepped back as senior royals in 2020, citing unbearable media intrusions and a lack of support from the family. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025 But the spotlight is harsh, and the weight of expectation, too often, unbearable. David Podolsky, Fortune, 19 Nov. 2025 Stubborn inflation continues to make the cost of living unbearable for many Americans. Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbearable

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unbearable was in the 15th century

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“Unbearable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbearable. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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unbearable

adjective
un·​bear·​able ˌən-ˈbar-ə-bəl How to pronounce unbearable (audio)
ˈən-
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: greater than can be borne
unbearable pain
unbearably adverb

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