Synonyms of bearable

bearable

adjective

ˈber-ə-bəl 

as in endurable

capable of being endured

the pain from a sprained ankle is annoying but bearable

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endurable
• tolerable
• sufferable
• sustainable
• acceptable
• adequate
• survivable
• livable
• supportable
• satisfactory
• allowable
• reasonable
• admissible
• permissible

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unbearable
• intolerable
• painful
• terrible
• awful
• bad
• horrible
• unfortunate
• cruel
• dreadful
• harsh
• appalling
• horrid
• dire
• hideous
• shocking
• excruciating
• frightful
• unacceptable
• agonizing
• wretched
• horrendous
• vicious
• ghastly
• gruesome
• vile
• monstrous
• unendurable
• horrifying
• harrowing
• rotten
• intense
• extreme
• nightmarish
• insufferable
• acute
• nasty
• insupportable
• grisly
• lurid
• macabre
• torturous
• unsupportable
• offensive
• repulsive
• obnoxious
• deplorable
• disgusting
• repugnant
• tormenting
• distasteful
• revolting
• sickening
• evil
• loathsome
• abhorrent
• noxious
• unspeakable
• odious
• abominable
• heinous
• foul
• piercing
• nauseating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bearable

That means that — despite the heat not going anywhere — temperatures will become slightly more bearable through the next seven days. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Small adjustments over time are more effective (and more bearable) than radical changes later. — Evan Zimmer, CNBC, 22 July 2026

Right now, the above style is Amazon’s best-selling pair of women’s jeans, thanks to its stretchy material that makes all-day wear extra bearable. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 16 July 2026

Their open-cell design wicks away sweat and moisture, helping make your session a bit more bearable. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 July 2026