Synonyms of tolerable

tolerable

adjective

ˈtä-lə-rə-bəl 

1

as in endurable

capable of being endured

stubbing your toe is at least a more tolerable pain than breaking your foot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endurable
• bearable
• sustainable
• sufferable
• acceptable
• supportable
• adequate
• satisfactory
• allowable
• survivable
• livable
• reasonable
• permissible
• admissible

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• intolerable
• unbearable
• painful
• terrible
• awful
• bad
• horrible
• unfortunate
• dreadful
• cruel
• harsh
• appalling
• unacceptable
• hideous
• horrid
• wretched
• frightful
• dire
• vicious
• vile
• ghastly
• shocking
• horrendous
• monstrous
• unendurable
• excruciating
• gruesome
• extreme
• rotten
• horrifying
• agonizing
• insufferable
• nasty
• acute
• nightmarish
• intense
• lurid
• harrowing
• grisly
• insupportable
• macabre
• unsupportable
• torturous
• repulsive
• deplorable
• obnoxious
• offensive
• repugnant
• distasteful
• disgusting
• loathsome
• abhorrent
• revolting
• evil
• sickening
• tormenting
• noxious
• odious
• abominable
• unspeakable
• heinous
• foul
• piercing
• nauseating

2

as in adequate

of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards

the accommodations are tolerable though not exactly luxurious

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adequate
• decent
• satisfactory
• fine
• good
• acceptable
• OK
• respectable
• serviceable
• useful
• passable
• all right
• bearable
• suitable
• fairish
• minimal
• agreeable
• endurable
• up to snuff
• worthy
• average
• mediocre
• appropriate
• sufferable
• ordinary
• indifferent
• standard
• satisfying
• middling
• fair
• common
• fitting
• proper
• due
• correct
• meet
• right
• unexceptional
• so-so
• gratifying
• second-rate
• run-of-the-mill
• run-of-the-mine
• seemly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unacceptable
• inadequate
• insufficient
• unsatisfactory
• lacking
• objectionable
• deficient
• disagreeable
• useless
• unsuitable
• improper
• wrong
• unworthy
• unfit
• indecent
• bad
• wanting
• imperfect
• pitiful
• cheap
• defective
• incomplete
• disreputable
• lamentable
• short
• intolerable
• insufficient
• poor
• shoddy
• unbearable
• faulty
• meager
• mean
• unendurable
• scanty
• spare
• shabby
• insufferable
• skimpy
• maximum
• miserable
• optimal
• extreme
• miserly
• stingy
• special
• great
• atrocious
• optimum
• wretched
• vile
• exceptional
• dissatisfying
• execrable
• supreme
• superior
• unparalleled
• exquisite
• wonderful
• first-class
• splendid
• divine
• fancy
• terrific
• prime
• superb
• unmatched
• noble
• premium
• neat
• matchless
• marvelous
• top
• high-grade
• stellar
• peerless
• heavenly
• classic
• dandy
• unsurpassed
• superlative
• swell
• first-rate
• fabulous
• grand
• sensational
• sterling
• capital
• par excellence
• banner
• preeminent
• keen
• nifty
• supernal
• boss
• maximized
• A1
• top-notch
• groovy
• tip-top
• crackerjack
• bang-up
• jim-dandy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tolerable

The charging-time penalty the new method imposes could be less than three seconds per session—a pretty tolerable penalty for a potential gain of two or three extra years of useful battery life. — IEEE Spectrum, 17 June 2026

Siegel points out that the lower 4 mg retatrutide dose yielded a 19 percent body weight reduction, with a significantly lower rate of discontinuation, suggesting this may be a more tolerable option for many. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 8 June 2026

Weaning Orson off the tincture drops will go a long way toward making that character more tolerable. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 24 May 2026

Most people take about 600 to 800 international units (IU) of vitamin D, but exceeding 4,000 IU—the tolerable upper intake limit—can increase your risk of mild adverse effects. — Mph, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026