as in intolerable
more than can be put up with
this heat is unbearable—when are we going to get air-conditioning?
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Recent Examples of unbearable
Stephens never plays a mustache-twirling sadist, instead carrying himself with the unbearable confidence of a man truly convinced that his version of abuse and even murder is civilized.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
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—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Levi feared that the translator would mutilate the text by cutting any passages that struck him as unbearable or too shameful for future readers.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
When even that began to feel unbearable, Steve stopped going altogether.
—Geoffrey Cain, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Best Clothing Deals Get a head start on your summer travel wardrobe refresh with Amazon’s exclusive Prime deals, starting with a comfy under-$15 sundress and a 13-percent-off wide-leg jumpsuit, designed for lightweight wear even in unbearable heat.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Levi feared that the translator would mutilate the text by cutting any passages that struck him as unbearable or too shameful for future readers.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
When even that began to feel unbearable, Steve stopped going altogether.
—Geoffrey Cain, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbearable
Adjective
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By any measure, Bumpers warned, the import fee was intolerable.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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But to Levi, this way of thinking was not only absurd, but intolerable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Russia had vowed more intense attacks and warned foreign diplomats to abandon Kyiv.—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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That funding faced intense scrutiny from a handful of Republicans, prompting senators to abandon it.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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It should not be used for broiling, high-heat searing or any cooking method that requires extreme heat.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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As with the rest of the hotel, rooms and suites blend extreme comfort and modern convenience with antique beauty, atmosphere and brilliant art.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Delisle had seen enough to know that these currents were overwhelming, even dangerous at times.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The ability to disconnect intentionally from these overwhelming stimuli—to reclaim one’s focus, clarity, and feeling of immediacy—has become rare and precious.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Things grew worse that Tuesday night, and unendurable weather drove us into the plane at daybreak on Wednesday.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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Apocalypse has always been an escapist fantasy in unendurable times.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Historically, South America has proven irresistible to certain inhabitants of the northern hemisphere eager to escape the consequences of their terrible actions.—
David Futrelle,
Washington Post,
4 June 2026
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In retrospect, the Supreme Court decision that opened the widespread legalization of sports betting was a terrible, terrible mistake.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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In lesser hands, such a hero could be an insufferable scold, or alienating chaos agent.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Stephen Colbert's insufferable show finally ended last night.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Advertisement If something comes back at unacceptable levels, filtering is the next step—and the right filter depends on what's in your water.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 June 2026
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Concern, because the violence and chaos in Hyde Park and elsewhere over the Memorial Day weekend are dangerous and unacceptable.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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“Unbearable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbearable. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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