Definitions
- Describing a situation or condition that is unbearable or impossible to endure. - Referring to something that cannot be supported or sustained. - Talking about an idea or argument that is weak and cannot be defended.
- Describing a situation or condition that is unacceptable or unbearable. - Referring to something that cannot be tolerated or endured. - Talking about behavior or actions that are offensive or oppressive.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations or conditions that are unbearable or unacceptable.
- 2Both words convey a sense of extreme discomfort or distress.
- 3Both words suggest that the situation or condition cannot be continued or sustained.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Insupportable is less commonly used than intolerable in everyday language.
- 2Intensity: Insupportable suggests a higher level of unendurability than intolerable.
- 3Scope: Insupportable can refer to physical, emotional, or intellectual discomfort, while intolerable is more often used for physical discomfort or offensive behavior.
- 4Connotation: Insupportable has a more formal and intellectual connotation, while intolerable is more commonly used in everyday language and has a stronger emotional connotation.
Remember this!
Insupportable and intolerable are synonyms that describe situations or conditions that are unbearable or unacceptable. However, insupportable suggests a higher level of unendurability and is less commonly used than intolerable. Insupportable can refer to physical, emotional, or intellectual discomfort, while intolerable is more often used for physical discomfort or offensive behavior.
