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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    bigoted biased narrow-minded prejudiced discriminatory unfair unjust severe harsh strict rigid unyielding inflexible obstinate dogmatic extremist radical fanatical zealous passionate uncompromising unrelenting merciless pitiless heartless cruel brutal savage barbaric inhumane insensitive callous indifferent unsympathetic unconcerned apathetic intolerant illiberal reactionary conservative traditionalist authoritarian dictatorial tyrannical oppressive repressive suppressive

    Meaning of Intolerant

    The primary meaning of the word "Intolerant" is having or showing a lack of tolerance, which means being unwilling to accept or endure something, especially opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.

    Definitions

    • Having or showing a lack of tolerance, especially towards someone whose opinions or behavior differ from one's own
    • Unwilling to accept or endure something, especially something that one dislikes or disagrees with
    • Having a strong dislike or opposition to something, especially a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards a particular group of people

    Etymology of Intolerant

    The word "Intolerant" comes from the Latin "intolerantem", which is the accusative singular of "intolerans", meaning "not enduring"
    The Latin "intolerans" is derived from "in-" (meaning "not") and "tolerare" (meaning "to endure")
    The word "Intolerant" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe someone who is unwilling to tolerate or endure something, especially someone who is opposed to a particular opinion, behavior, or group of people

    Example Uses

    • The intolerant attitude of the government towards minority groups has sparked widespread protests and condemnation
    • She was intolerant of any form of injustice and always spoke out against it
    • The company has a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment and bullying in the workplace

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    open-minded tolerant accepting permissive lenient flexible accommodating sympathetic empathetic understanding compassionate kind gentle mild moderate liberal progressive broad-minded enlightened receptive inclusive hospitable welcoming generous magnanimous forgiving merciful

    Related Nouns

    prejudice bias bigotry intolerance discrimination unfairness injustice severity harshness strictness rigidity inflexibility obstinacy dogma extremism radicalism fanaticism zealotry passion uncompromisingness unrelentingness mercilessness pitilessness heartlessness cruelty brutality savagery barbarism inhumanity insensitivity callousness indifference unconcern apathy

    Related Verbs

    discriminate prejudice bias intolerate endure tolerate accept reject oppose resist protest condemn criticize judge persecute oppress repress suppress harass bully torment torture brutalize savage barbarize dehumanize insensitize callous harden toughen

    Related Adjectives

    prejudiced biased bigoted intolerant unfair unjust severe harsh strict rigid inflexible obstinate dogmatic extremist radical fanatical zealous passionate uncompromising unrelenting merciless pitiless heartless cruel brutal savage barbaric inhumane insensitive callous indifferent unconcerned apathetic illiberal reactionary conservative traditionalist authoritarian dictatorial tyrannical oppressive repressive suppressive