Definitions
- Describing a situation or condition that is impossible to endure or tolerate. - Referring to something that is beyond what can be accepted or allowed. - Talking about an experience or circumstance that is too difficult or painful to bear.
- Describing a situation or condition that is too difficult or painful to endure. - Referring to something that is intolerable or too much to handle. - Talking about an experience or circumstance that is beyond what can be borne or accepted.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations or conditions that are difficult to endure.
- 2Both words convey a sense of extreme discomfort or pain.
- 3Both words suggest that the situation or condition is beyond what can be tolerated or accepted.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Untolerable is less common than unbearable and may sound outdated or archaic in some contexts.
- 2Connotation: Untolerable may sound more formal or legalistic, while unbearable may sound more emotional or personal.
Remember this!
Untolerable and unbearable are synonyms that describe situations or conditions that are too difficult or painful to endure. While they have similar meanings, untolerable is less common and may sound more formal or legalistic, while unbearable is more commonly used and may sound more emotional or personal.
