Insufferable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /(ˌ)in-ˈsə-f(ə-)rə-bəl/ in·suf·fer·able

Meaning & Definition of Insufferable

Insufferable (adjective)

  1. not to be endured, intolerable

Insufferable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. more than can be put up with

    "an insufferable bore whose only topic of conversation is himself"

    similar: insupportable, intolerable, unbearable, unendurable, unsupportable
    related: unacceptable, crushing, overwhelming, comfortless, hard, harsh, painful, uncomfortable, appalling, dreadful, excruciating, gruesome, harrowing, horrendous, horrible, horrid, horrifying, nightmarish, shocking, terrible, tormenting, torturous, vile, wretched, acute, extreme, intense, piercing, disgusting, distasteful, loathsome, nauseating, obnoxious, offensive, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, sickening, heinous, noxious, odious, unspeakable
    opposite: endurable, sufferable, supportable, sustainable, tolerable
    near: livable, acceptable, adequate, admissible, allowable, reasonable, satisfactory

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Insufferable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Insufferable:

insupportable, intolerable, unbearable, unendurable, unsupportable

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Insufferable

Words with the opposite meaning of Insufferable:

endurable, sufferable, supportable, sustainable, tolerable

Related Words for Insufferable

unacceptable, crushing, overwhelming, comfortless, hard, harsh, painful, uncomfortable, appalling, dreadful, excruciating, gruesome, harrowing, horrendous, horrible, horrid, horrifying, nightmarish, shocking, terrible, tormenting, torturous, vile, wretched, acute, extreme, intense, piercing, disgusting, distasteful

Near Antonyms of Insufferable

livable, acceptable, adequate, admissible, allowable, reasonable, satisfactory

Word Forms of Insufferable

Derived words: insufferableness (noun), insufferably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Insufferable

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Insufferable

What does "Insufferable" mean?

"Insufferable" means not to be endured, intolerable. As an adjective, it is defined as: not to be endured, intolerable.

What is another word for "Insufferable"?

Other words for "Insufferable" include insupportable, intolerable, unbearable, unendurable and unsupportable. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Insufferable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Insufferable"?

There are 47 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Insufferable". Common alternatives include insupportable, intolerable, unbearable, unendurable and unsupportable.

What is the opposite of "Insufferable"?

Antonyms of "Insufferable" include endurable, sufferable, supportable, sustainable and tolerable. Near antonyms include livable, acceptable, adequate and admissible.

How do you use "Insufferable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Insufferable" in a sentence: "an insufferable bore whose only topic of conversation is himself".

Is "Insufferable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Insufferable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Insufferable"?

"Insufferable" is pronounced /(ˌ)in-ˈsə-f(ə-)rə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as in·suf·fer·able.

What is the origin of the word "Insufferable"?

First known use: 15th century.