unbearable

adjective

un·​bear·​able ˌən-ˈber-ə-bəl How to pronounce unbearable (audio)
Synonyms of unbearablenext
: 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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The pressure was enormous, overwhelming, and unbearable at times. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026 Pollen and allergies The high tree and grass pollen count is making allergies unbearable for some. Tara Lynch, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 And that nearly unbearable ending! Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026 But with the children living away, Mother's Day, May 13, could have been unbearable. Jill Smolowe, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbearable

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 25 Apr. 2026.

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unbearable

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

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