Definitions
- Describing a situation or condition that is manageable or endurable. - Referring to something that can be tolerated or endured without excessive difficulty or discomfort. - Talking about a level of pain, suffering, or hardship that is within one's capacity to handle.
- Referring to something that can be accepted or endured, even if not ideal or preferred. - Describing a situation or condition that is bearable or manageable, although not necessarily enjoyable. - Talking about a level of discomfort, annoyance, or inconvenience that can be put up with.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations or conditions that can be endured or accepted.
- 2Both words imply a level of difficulty or discomfort that is within one's capacity to handle.
- 3Both words suggest that the situation or condition is not ideal but can still be managed.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Bearable implies a higher level of difficulty or discomfort compared to tolerable.
- 2Threshold: Bearable suggests that the situation or condition is just within one's capacity to handle, while tolerable implies a greater level of acceptance or endurance.
- 3Subjectivity: Bearable is more subjective and depends on an individual's personal tolerance, while tolerable is a more general term.
- 4Usage: Bearable is less commonly used than tolerable in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Bearable can have a slightly negative connotation, suggesting that the situation or condition is challenging, while tolerable is more neutral.
Remember this!
Bearable and tolerable are synonyms that describe situations or conditions that can be endured or accepted. However, there are some differences between the two words. Bearable implies a higher level of difficulty or discomfort and suggests that the situation is just within one's capacity to handle. On the other hand, tolerable implies a greater level of acceptance or endurance and is a more general term. While tolerable is more commonly used in everyday language, bearable can have a slightly negative connotation and is less frequently employed.
