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单词 insufferable
释义

insufferable

adjective

in·​suf·​fer·​able (ˌ)in-ˈsə-f(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce insufferable (audio)
: not to be endured : intolerable
an insufferable bore
insufferableness noun
insufferably
(ˌ)in-ˈsə-f(ə-)rə-blē How to pronounce insufferable (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • insupportable
  • intolerable
  • unbearable
  • unendurable
  • unsupportable
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Example Sentences

I can't take any more of her insufferable arrogance. an insufferable bore whose only topic of conversation is himself
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

insufferable

adjective

in·​suf·​fer·​able in-ˈsə-fə-rə-bəl How to pronounce insufferable (audio)
: impossible to bear
insufferable behavior

insufferable

adjective

as in unbearable
more than can be put up with an insufferable bore whose only topic of conversation is himself

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • unbearable
  • intolerable
  • unendurable
  • extreme
  • intense
  • insupportable
  • obnoxious
  • overwhelming
  • terrible
  • unsupportable
  • unacceptable
  • harsh
  • horrible
  • painful
  • crushing
  • appalling
  • uncomfortable
  • loathsome
  • disgusting
  • excruciating
  • dreadful
  • vile
  • horrid
  • torturous
  • acute
  • wretched
  • sickening
  • odious
  • horrifying
  • repulsive
  • nightmarish
  • nauseating
  • repugnant
  • horrendous
  • revolting
  • gruesome
  • shocking
  • distasteful
  • heinous
  • tormenting
  • unspeakable
  • piercing
  • comfortless
  • noxious
  • offensive
  • harrowing
  • hard
  • grewsome

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • tolerable
  • sufferable
  • sustainable
  • endurable
  • acceptable
  • supportable
  • livable
  • satisfactory
  • adequate
  • reasonable
  • allowable
  • liveable
  • admissible
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