sufferable

adjective

Definition of sufferablenext
as in endurable
capable of being endured the only thing that makes visiting my in-laws sufferable is their gigantic TV

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sufferable
  1. endurable
  2. sustainable
  3. tolerable
Adjective
  • Two people with divergent intuitions about what’s normal, or endurable, can end up tussling over the same territory.
    — Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
  • Recognizing this makes the feeling more endurable.
    — Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of endurable
Adjective
  • The Herwood also partners with fair-trade and sustainable businesses such as cosmetics brand Just the Goods and nonprofit Anchal, with products available for purchase at the Commune and Shop.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • After decades of building a business, the goal is to create a strategy that helps preserve wealth, generate sustainable retirement income and support the legacy the business owner or executive wants to leave behind.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of sustainable
Adjective
  • And yes, the notoriously frustrating Water Temple is much more tolerable this time around.
    — James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Its shortcomings, including a lack of keyboard backlighting and an 8GB memory limit, are tolerable given the price.
    — Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of tolerable
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“Sufferable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sufferable. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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