INTOLERANCE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

intolerance

noun

(ˌ)in-ˈtä-lə-rən(t)s

Definition of intolerance

as in bigotry

stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices a group whose mission is to oppose intolerance and extremism

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Recent Examples of intolerance Some scientists speculate that acetaldehyde might trigger a release of the immune-signalling chemical histamine, leading to alcohol-intolerance symptoms. — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026 In recent years, white supremacists have embraced the concept of lactose intolerance as a distinguishing debility of nonwhite people. — Hilary Smith, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 Namely, people with coconut allergies should avoid coconut aminos, while soy sauce isn’t suitable for people with gluten intolerance, celiac disease, or soy or wheat allergies. — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 21 Aug. 2026 The moves against Shlosberg and Yabloko highlight the Kremlin’s intolerance toward any criticism of the war, now in its fifth year. — CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intolerance

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Noun

In many places, French’s unapologetic, unvarnished bigotry would be disqualifying.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Even amid extraordinary acts of solidarity, Muslim, Arab, and South Asian Americans were subjected to hatred and bigotry, some of which persists today.

— Steven Fulop, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of bigotry

Noun

Previously, Electrek reported that Black Tesla workers at the facility were subjected to racial prejudice by way of wage discrimination, segregation, and racial slurs.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026
The Justice Department later dismissed its criminal case against Martinez with prejudice.

— María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of prejudice

Noun

When authenticity becomes uncompromising, candor turns belligerent, consistency becomes rigid, or principled decision-making morphs into dogmatism, even the best intentions can backfire.

— Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
By staying so close to black metal’s core sound, Marchenko does more to undermine the dogmatism—both racial and aesthetic—of Vikernes and his ilk than a more obviously experimental project might.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026

Definition of dogmatism

Noun

That narrow-mindedness is immediately apparent when Nick asks his congregation to help the group of unhoused people, a little over a dozen souls or so, who live in a makeshift camp on the edge of town.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
Mann loves a man with an obsession, but this sentiment is about expanding that narrow-mindedness to make space in our lives for others.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026

Definition of narrow-mindedness

Noun

While our new girl bias isn’t as strong as Victoria’s, having those two decades of backstory on her does give a leg up in terms of whose plight is easier to invest in.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
The hiring manager’s standards stop living only in people’s heads and start living in the system, applied without misinterpretation or human bias.

— Pradeep Prasana Kanagaraj, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of bias

Noun

As Sand tries to steer the conversation away from partisanship, the first noticeable thing about his campaign is the color scheme of his yard signs, which avoid standard-issue patriotic colors in favor of green and orange.

— Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
This suggests that declining faith goes beyond partisanship and reflects a more fundamental question about this group’s sense of belonging.

— Diana Orcés, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of partisanship

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