Synonyms of insufferable

insufferable

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈsə-f(ə-)rə-bəl 

as in unbearable

more than can be put up with

an insufferable bore whose only topic of conversation is himself

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unbearable
• intolerable
• intense
• extreme
• unendurable
• overwhelming
• terrible
• obnoxious
• unacceptable
• insupportable
• harsh
• crushing
• painful
• unsupportable
• horrible
• uncomfortable
• appalling
• acute
• disgusting
• vile
• dreadful
• horrid
• loathsome
• excruciating
• sickening
• wretched
• horrifying
• repulsive
• shocking
• gruesome
• odious
• repugnant
• horrendous
• torturous
• revolting
• offensive
• distasteful
• heinous
• unspeakable
• harrowing
• nightmarish
• noxious
• piercing
• hard
• nauseating
• comfortless
• tormenting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of insufferable

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

That was an appropriate response by Rockies fans when the Rockies mercifully moved on from futile general manager Bill Geivett and insufferable team president Greg Feasel. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 June 2026