Definitions
- Describing a situation or condition that can be endured or tolerated without causing too much pain or discomfort. - Referring to an experience or circumstance that is unpleasant but not unbearable. - Talking about a problem or difficulty that can be managed or coped with.
- Describing a situation or condition that can be accepted or endured without causing too much annoyance or frustration. - Referring to an experience or circumstance that is unpleasant but can be put up with. - Talking about a problem or difficulty that can be managed or dealt with.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations or conditions that are not ideal but can be managed.
- 2Both words imply a level of discomfort or unpleasantness.
- 3Both words suggest that the situation or condition is not unbearable or intolerable.
- 4Both words can be used to describe physical or emotional experiences.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Sufferable is less commonly used than tolerable in everyday language.
- 2Intensity: Sufferable implies a higher level of discomfort or pain than tolerable.
- 3Attitude: Sufferable suggests a more resigned or passive attitude towards the situation or condition, while tolerable implies a more active or proactive approach to managing it.
- 4Connotation: Sufferable has a slightly negative connotation, while tolerable has a more neutral or even slightly positive connotation.
Remember this!
While sufferable and tolerable both describe situations or conditions that are not ideal but can be managed, there are some differences between them. Sufferable implies a higher level of discomfort or pain and a more resigned attitude towards the situation, while tolerable suggests a more active approach to managing it and has a more neutral or even slightly positive connotation. Additionally, tolerable is more commonly used in everyday language than sufferable.
