What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unacceptable
Example
His behavior towards his colleagues was unacceptable. [unacceptable: adjective]
Example
The company's policy on discrimination is unacceptable. [unacceptable: adjective]
intolerable
Example
The heat in the room was intolerable. [intolerable: adjective]
Example
The government's corruption is intolerable. [intolerable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unacceptable is more commonly used than intolerable in everyday language. Unacceptable is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while intolerable is less common and reserved for extreme cases.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between unacceptable and intolerable?
Intolerable is more formal than unacceptable and is usually used in more serious or professional contexts. Unacceptable is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
