Unbearable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈber-ə-bəl/ un·bear·able

Meaning & Definition of Unbearable

Unbearable (adjective)

  1. not bearable, unendurable

Unbearable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. more than can be put up with

    "this heat is unbearable—when are we going to get air-conditioning?"

    similar: insufferable, insupportable, intolerable, 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 Unbearable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unbearable:

insufferable, insupportable, intolerable, unendurable, unsupportable

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unbearable

Words with the opposite meaning of Unbearable:

endurable, sufferable, supportable, sustainable, tolerable

Related Words for Unbearable

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 Unbearable

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

Word Forms of Unbearable

Derived words: unbearably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Unbearable

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Unbearable

What does "Unbearable" mean?

"Unbearable" means not bearable, unendurable. As an adjective, it is defined as: not bearable, unendurable.

What is another word for "Unbearable"?

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

What are different ways to say "Unbearable"?

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

What is the opposite of "Unbearable"?

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

How do you use "Unbearable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unbearable" in a sentence: "this heat is unbearable—when are we going to get air-conditioning?".

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

"Unbearable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unbearable"?

"Unbearable" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈber-ə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as un·bear·able.

What is the origin of the word "Unbearable"?

First known use: 15th century.