tolerable

adjective

ˈtä-lə-rə-bəl How to pronounce tolerable (audio)
Definition of tolerablenext
1
as in endurable
capable of being endured stubbing your toe is at least a more tolerable pain than breaking your foot

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2
as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards the accommodations are tolerable though not exactly luxurious

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Recent Examples of tolerable Tuesday brings the nicest weather of the week in the Philadelphia region with seasonable temperatures, tolerable humidity and sunshine. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 That study, which tests for safety and determines the most effective and tolerable size of a dose, is needed before the vaccine can be tested in the field in a larger efficacy trial. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 22 July 2026 The tolerable upper intake level (UL) for magnesium from supplements and medications is 350 milligrams (mg) per day. — Kirstyn Hill, Health, 14 July 2026 And expect the real negotiation to happen less between Ankara and Tehran than between Ankara and Washington, over what payment mechanism, if any, is tolerable. — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tolerable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tolerable
  1. endurable
  2. adequate
  3. bearable
  4. decent
  5. sustainable
  6. satisfactory
  7. fine
  8. good
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
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  • Asked why the public should trust internal auditing as an adequate replacement for public oversight, given that many agencies allowed their own officers’ conduct to go unchecked for years, Flock did not respond.
    — Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Whether through psychological detachment, restorative activities like sauna, or adequate sleep, recovery protects the capacities leaders need to operate effectively.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of adequate
Adjective
  • To make their mission abroad bearable, the doctors, nurses, administrators and soldiers of the Korean War turned to humor, especially practical jokes.
    — Rachel Flynn, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
  • But don’t let the relatable career-girl pluck of the movie dilute the fact that this song is pissed off about capitalism, even as its hooks make the grind of working life more bearable.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of bearable
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  • Jeremy Jacquet looks like a decent replacement for Ibrahima Konate and getting Ronald Araujo on loan provides extra cover given the defensive injuries.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Cease has been decent against Guardians hitters, holding them to 26 hits in 105 at-bats, but only nine of them have been for extra bases.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of decent
Adjective
  • Congress still needs a broader long-term package to keep the program sustainable.
    — Thomas Hager, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • But there's an enormous difference between attracting attention and building a sustainable career.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of sustainable
Adjective
  • The ride quality in my tester was more than satisfactory; a good thing given the infamous Atlanta traffic.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Esther’s sudden fortune and failure — which arrives via mail in two envelopes on the same day — is unrealistic, and her story isn’t resolved in a satisfactory way at the end.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of satisfactory
Adjective
  • Spray cooling covers a surface with fine droplets that absorb heat and evaporate.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Now, some of the restaurants carrying that distinction are also questioning the conventions that have come to define fine dining.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of fine
Adjective
  • Best Amazon End-of-Season Patio Furniture Deals The end-of-season patio furniture deals at Amazon are too good to pass up.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Grichuk put a good swing on a slider while flying out to left field.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of good

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“Tolerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tolerable. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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