Definitions and Examples of tolerable, bearable, endurable
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Able to be endured or tolerated without causing excessive discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The noise from the construction site was loud, but it was still tolerable with earplugs.
Able to be endured or tolerated without causing unbearable pain or suffering.
Example
The heat in the desert was intense, but it was still bearable with enough water and shade.
Able to be endured or tolerated for a long time without causing excessive discomfort or harm.
Example
The hike up the mountain was challenging, but it was still endurable with proper gear and rest breaks.
Key Differences: tolerable vs bearable vs endurable
- 1Tolerable implies that something is unpleasant but still able to be endured or tolerated.
- 2Bearable suggests that something is difficult or painful but still able to be endured without causing unbearable pain or suffering.
- 3Endurable describes something that can be endured or tolerated for a long time without causing excessive discomfort or harm.
Effective Usage of tolerable, bearable, endurable
- 1Express Discomfort: Use these antonyms to express that something is unpleasant but still tolerable.
- 2Describe Situations: Use these antonyms to describe situations that are difficult but still manageable.
- 3Provide Feedback: Use these antonyms to provide feedback on experiences or products that are not insufferable but could be improved.
Remember this!
The antonyms of insufferable are tolerable, bearable, and endurable. These words describe things or situations that can be endured or tolerated without causing excessive discomfort or annoyance. Use these antonyms to express discomfort, describe situations, and provide feedback on experiences or products that are not insufferable but could be improved.
