Intolerably — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /(ˌ)in-ˈtä-lə-rə-bəl/ in·tol·er·a·ble

Meaning & Definition of Intolerably

Intolerably (adjective)

  1. not tolerable, unbearable
  2. excessive

Intolerably (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. beyond a normal or acceptable limit

    "a lot of the classes required for graduation are hard, but that one is intolerably difficult"

    similar: devilishly, excessively, exorbitantly, inordinately, monstrously, overly, overmuch, too, unacceptably, unduly, to a fault, to death, with a vengeance
    related: extravagantly, immoderately, intemperately, extortionately, inexcusably, obscenely, unbearably, unconscionably, unreasonably, improperly, inappropriately, abnormally, extraordinarily, freakishly, singularly, uncommonly, uncustomarily, unusually, astronomically, considerably, deadly, eminently, especially, exceedingly, exceptionally, extensively, extra, extremely, greatly, highly, hugely, incredibly, mightily, remarkably, significantly, substantially, super, terribly, very, whacking
    opposite: deficiently, inadequately, insufficiently
    near: acceptably, moderately, modestly, reasonably, temperately, barely, hardly, just, marginally, meagerly, minimally, scantily, scarcely, slightly

Related Entry: Intolerable (adjective)

Intolerable is a different word from Intolerably. The synonyms below are for intolerable, not for intolerably.

  1. more than can be put up with

    "this stifling heat is intolerable"

    similar: insufferable, insupportable, 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

  2. going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount

    "the intolerable haste with which the press passed judgment on the accused"

    similar: baroque, devilish, excessive, exorbitant, extravagant, extreme, fancy, immoderate, inordinate, insane, lavish, over-the-top, overdue, overextravagant, overmuch, overweening, plethoric, steep, stiff, towering, unconscionable, undue, unmerciful, a bit much
    related: boundless, endless, immeasurable, infinite, limitless, unbearable, unjustifiable, unwarranted, improper, inappropriate, thick, unseemly, unrestrained
    opposite: middling, moderate, modest, reasonable, temperate
    near: deficient, inadequate, insufficient, minimal, minimum

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Intolerably

The most common words with a similar meaning to Intolerably:

devilishly, excessively, exorbitantly, inordinately, monstrously, overly, overmuch, too, unacceptably, unduly, to a fault, to death, with a vengeance

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Intolerably

Words with the opposite meaning of Intolerably:

deficiently, inadequately, insufficiently

Related Words for Intolerably

extravagantly, immoderately, intemperately, extortionately, inexcusably, obscenely, unbearably, unconscionably, unreasonably, improperly, inappropriately, abnormally, extraordinarily, freakishly, singularly, uncommonly, uncustomarily, unusually, astronomically, considerably, deadly, eminently, especially, exceedingly, exceptionally, extensively, extra, extremely, greatly, highly

Near Antonyms of Intolerably

acceptably, moderately, modestly, reasonably, temperately, barely, hardly, just, marginally, meagerly, minimally, scantily, scarcely, slightly

Word Forms of Intolerably

Derived words: intolerability (noun), intolerableness (noun), intolerably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Intolerably

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin intolerabilis, from in- + tolerabilis tolerable

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Intolerably

What does "Intolerably" mean?

"Intolerably" means not tolerable, unbearable. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: not tolerable, unbearable.

What is another word for "Intolerably"?

Other words for "Intolerably" include devilishly, excessively, exorbitantly, inordinately, monstrously, overly, overmuch and too. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Intolerably" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Intolerably"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Intolerably". Common alternatives include devilishly, excessively, exorbitantly, inordinately, monstrously, overly, overmuch, too, unacceptably and unduly.

What is the opposite of "Intolerably"?

Antonyms of "Intolerably" include deficiently, inadequately and insufficiently. Near antonyms include acceptably, moderately, modestly and reasonably.

How do you use "Intolerably" in a sentence?

Examples of "Intolerably" in a sentence: "a lot of the classes required for graduation are hard, but that one is intolerably difficult".

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

"Intolerably" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Intolerably"?

"Intolerably" is pronounced /(ˌ)in-ˈtä-lə-rə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as in·tol·er·a·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Intolerably"?

"Intolerably" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin intolerabilis, from in- + tolerabilis tolerable. First known use: 15th century.