unbearable

adjective

ˌən-ˈber-ə-bəl How to pronounce unbearable (audio)
Definition of unbearablenext
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 The days before a treatment plan is set can be a confusing and unpredictable time, but know that all the information gathering will be worth it, even if the wait feels unbearable. — Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 That pertness should be unbearable, but the scene is written in a minor key and performed by both actors to match, favouring eye contact and murmurs; the sheer brevity prevents it from becoming gloopy or crass. — Caspar Salmon, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 The pollen is back, the weather is unbearable and the leaves are threatening to do something. — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 That place was very cool-looking and very unbearable to shoot at. — Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbearable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbearable
  1. intolerable
  2. intense
  3. extreme
  4. overwhelming
  5. unendurable
  6. terrible
  7. insufferable
  8. unacceptable
Adjective
  • Decisions that feel low-risk today may be intolerable in just a few years.
    — Pavel Bykov, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Life was an onslaught of bright lights, loud noises, intolerable textures and tastes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of intolerable
Adjective
  • Motion Applied brings experience from motorsport, where power electronics face rapid load changes and intense operating conditions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • As if this weren’t enough for one day, Venus will also make its debut in the secretive and smoldering sign of Scorpio, where the love planet trades light-hearted flirtation for something deeper and way more intense.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of intense
Adjective
  • Overdosing on the drug can cause extreme drowsiness, confusion, impaired coordination, decreased reflexes, respiratory depression, coma and possible death.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In the Rocky Mountains, years of extreme heat and drought have baked the landscape, drying up streams that feed the Colorado River and desiccating pastures where cattle graze.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of extreme
Adjective
  • The overwhelming response from our community reflects the strength of pairing On’s innovative heritage with our deep understanding of women and our passion for blending function with style.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Miami was voted as the overwhelming favorite to win the Atlantic Coast Conference.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of overwhelming
Adjective
  • Ruiz felt aggrieved at having these unendurable encounters constantly visited on him.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of unendurable
Adjective
  • Whether the outcome will be terrible or beautiful is unclear.
    — Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Feral pigeons are famously terrible nest builders and are drawn to buildings and roofs with features like solar panels, chimneys, eaves, and AC units to make their homes.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of terrible
Adjective
  • Immediately, Zack-Carlos goes back to reasserting his presence in the house, eager to stay as long as possible and be his usual insufferable self.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Imagine the ripe smell of swamp-wet dogs, the acrid stench of overheated, enraged bear, the slippery warm blood of pack members already lost; the simply insufferable noise and confusion in that dank little hole.
    — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of insufferable
Adjective
  • That explanation, which was given to Quatraro on the field, clearly was unacceptable to the Royals manager.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Both noted that any sort of political violence is unacceptable.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of unacceptable

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“Unbearable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbearable. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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