INSUFFERABLE Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

insufferable

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈsə-f(ə-)rə-bəl

Definition of insufferable

as in unbearable

more than can be put up with an insufferable bore whose only topic of conversation is himself

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Recent Examples of insufferable Changing typhoon patterns can result in rainy seasons being longer than in the past, and extreme humidity can turn a warm day into an insufferable one. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 The combination of heat and high humidity feels insufferable and dangerous because the human body can't cool off as effectively when sweat stays on the skin. — Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 1 July 2026 While transcribing therapy sessions, Greta becomes obsessed with one of her insufferable boss's patients, a married female Swiss gynecologist. — Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 Of course, the result is these insufferable, time-consuming, deep pitch counts and boring walks, given the throwers are unable to hit the strike zone! — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for insufferable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for insufferable

unbearable

Adjective

That pertness should be unbearable, but the scene is written in a minor key and performed by both actors to match, favouring eye contact and murmurs; the sheer brevity prevents it from becoming gloopy or crass.

— Caspar Salmon, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
The pollen is back, the weather is unbearable and the leaves are threatening to do something.

— Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026