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
  • The former, which would prohibit defense contractors from using Claude in their government workflows, was annoying for Anthropic, but endurable.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Recognizing this makes the feeling more endurable.
    — Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of endurable
Adjective
  • Gulfstream Aerospace has completed a high-altitude flight test campaign examining whether 100% neat sustainable aviation fuel can reduce particle emissions linked to contrail formation.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
  • Significant challenges persist in areas like China and digital sales, demanding sustainable operational improvements.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of sustainable
Adjective
  • The tolerable upper intake level (UL) for magnesium from supplements and medications is 350 milligrams (mg) per day.
    — Kirstyn Hill, Health, 14 July 2026
  • The weather was tolerable in the morning, but by the afternoon, sweat was beading down their foreheads.
    — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Definition of tolerable
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“Sufferable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sufferable. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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