What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
insupportable
Example
The pain was insupportable, and she had to take medication. [insupportable: adjective]
Example
The company's losses were insupportable, and it had to declare bankruptcy. [insupportable: adjective]
intolerable
Example
The heat in the room was intolerable, and they had to turn on the air conditioning. [intolerable: adjective]
Example
His behavior towards his colleagues was intolerable, and he was fired from his job. [intolerable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Intolerable is more commonly used than insupportable in everyday language. Intolerable is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while insupportable is less common and has a more formal connotation.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between insupportable and intolerable?
Insupportable is more formal and intellectual in tone than intolerable, which is more commonly used in everyday language and has a stronger emotional connotation.
