What is the comparative form of “unnearable”?
The comparative form of “unnearable” is “more unbearable”.Example
The heat in the desert is more unbearable than the heat in the city.
Example
The pain from a toothache is more unbearable than any other kind of pain.
What is the superlative form of “unnearable”?
The superlative form of “unnearable” is “most unbearable”.Example
The loss of a loved one is the most unbearable pain one can experience.
Example
The waiting room was the most unbearable place I've ever been in.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "unbearable" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more unbearable" and "most unbearable" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of difficulty or impossibility to endure.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Unbearable" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more unbearable”
Used to describe something that is more difficult or impossible to endure.
Example
The noise from the construction site is more intolerable than I expected.
Used to indicate that something is more difficult or impossible to tolerate.
Example
Her arrogant attitude is more insufferable than her lack of punctuality.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most unbearable”
Used to describe something that is the most difficult or impossible to endure.
Example
The smell in the garbage dump was the most intolerable odor I've ever encountered.
Used to indicate that something is the most difficult or impossible to tolerate.
Example
His constant complaining was the most insufferable behavior I've ever witnessed.
Using than with comparative “more unbearable”
When using the comparative form "more unbearable" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The heat in the desert is more unbearable than the heat in the city." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of difficulty to endure the heat in the desert is higher than the level of difficulty to endure the heat in the city.
How can I use this expression in context?
“more unbearable” and “most unbearable” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Situations
The traffic during rush hour is more unbearable than at any other time.
The traffic during rush hour is more unbearable than at any other time.
- 2Conditions
The noise in the concert hall was the most unbearable I've ever experienced.
The noise in the concert hall was the most unbearable I've ever experienced.
- 3Pain
The pain from a migraine is more unbearable than a regular headache.
The pain from a migraine is more unbearable than a regular headache.
- 4Emotions
The guilt she felt was the most unbearable emotion she had ever experienced.
The guilt she felt was the most unbearable emotion she had ever experienced.
Related idioms and phrases
A pain in the neck
Someone or something that is annoying or troublesome.
Example
Dealing with that difficult customer is a pain in the neck.
Drive someone up the wall
To irritate or annoy someone greatly.
Example
The constant noise from the construction site is driving me up the wall.
