intolerant
UK: ɪnˈtɒlərənt | US: ɪnˈtɑːlərənt
adj. unwilling to accept views, beliefs, or behavior differing from one's own
adj. (of the body) unable to endure or react normally to a substance or condition
intolerant = in<not> + toler<endure> + ant<adjective suffix>
- in-: Prefix meaning "not" (from Latin in-).
- toler-: Root meaning "endure" or "bear" (from Latin tolerare).
- -ant: Suffix forming adjectives indicating a quality or state (from Latin -antem).
Etymology Origin:
The word intolerant originates from Latin intolerantem, combining in- (negation) + tolerare (to endure). It entered English in the 18th century, initially describing physical inability to endure (e.g., medicine) before expanding to ideological rigidity. The root toler- also appears in tolerance and tolerate, reflecting shared logic of endurance.
She was intolerant of any criticism.
His body is intolerant to lactose.
The regime grew increasingly intolerant of dissent.
Some plants are intolerant of frost.
His intolerant attitude alienated colleagues.