Unbearably — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

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

Meaning & Definition of Unbearably

Unbearably (adjective)

  1. not bearable, unendurable

Unbearably (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in unreasonably, obscenely

    similar: extortionately, inexcusably, obscenely, unconscionably, unreasonably, extravagantly, immoderately, intemperately, improperly, inappropriately, devilishly, excessively, exorbitantly, inordinately, intolerably, monstrously, overly, overmuch, too, unacceptably, unduly, 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, acceptably, moderately, modestly, reasonably, temperately, barely, hardly, just, marginally, meagerly, minimally, scantily, scarcely, slightly

Related Entry: Unbearable (adjective)

Unbearable is a different word from Unbearably. The synonyms below are for unbearable, not for unbearably.

  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 Unbearably

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unbearably:

extortionately, inexcusably, obscenely, unconscionably, unreasonably, extravagantly, immoderately, intemperately, improperly, inappropriately, devilishly, excessively, exorbitantly, inordinately, intolerably, monstrously, overly, overmuch, too, unacceptably, unduly, abnormally, extraordinarily, freakishly, singularly, uncommonly, uncustomarily, unusually, astronomically, considerably, deadly, eminently, especially, exceedingly, exceptionally, extensively, extra, extremely, greatly, highly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unbearably

Words with the opposite meaning of Unbearably:

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

Word Forms of Unbearably

Derived words: unbearably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Unbearably

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Unbearably

What does "Unbearably" mean?

"Unbearably" means not bearable, unendurable. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: not bearable, unendurable.

What is another word for "Unbearably"?

Other words for "Unbearably" include extortionately, inexcusably, obscenely, unconscionably, unreasonably, extravagantly, immoderately and intemperately. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unbearably" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unbearably"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unbearably". Common alternatives include extortionately, inexcusably, obscenely, unconscionably, unreasonably, extravagantly, immoderately, intemperately, improperly and inappropriately.

What is the opposite of "Unbearably"?

Antonyms of "Unbearably" include deficiently, inadequately, insufficiently, acceptably, moderately, modestly, reasonably and temperately.

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

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

How do you pronounce "Unbearably"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Unbearably"?

First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Unbearably" meaning "as in unreasonably, obscenely"?

When "Unbearably" (adverb) means as in unreasonably, obscenely, synonyms include extortionately, inexcusably, obscenely, unconscionably, unreasonably and extravagantly. Opposites in this sense include deficiently, inadequately, insufficiently and acceptably.