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What is another word for Tolerable? – 140 Tolerable Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    acceptable adequate all right bearable decent endurable fair manageable moderate okay passable reasonable satisfactory sufficient unobjectionable unremarkable average comfortable decent fairish inoffensive livable medium mediocre middling moderate modest ordinary palatable pleasant reasonable sufferable supportable sustainable uncomplaining unexceptionable unobjectionable

    Meaning of Tolerable

    The primary meaning of "Tolerable" is something that can be accepted or endured, even if it is not perfect or ideal.

    Definitions

    • Able to be accepted or endured, even if unpleasant or inconvenient
    • Acceptable or satisfactory, although not perfect or ideal
    • Able to be borne or withstood, even if difficult or unpleasant

    Etymology of Tolerable

    The word "Tolerable" comes from the Latin "tolerabilis", meaning able to be borne or endured, which is derived from "tolerare", meaning to bear or endure
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that can be accepted or endured

    Example Uses

    • The hotel room was tolerable, but the bed was quite uncomfortable
    • The weather was tolerable, so we decided to go for a walk
    • The food at the restaurant was tolerable, but not particularly impressive

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    intolerable unbearable unacceptable unsatisfactory inadequate insufficient excessive extreme unpleasant disagreeable uncomfortable distasteful repugnant repulsive disgusting appalling atrocious dreadful horrible horrific heinous abhorrent abominable detestable despicable

    Related Nouns

    tolerance acceptance endurance patience forbearance acceptance sufferance resignation acquiescence compliance permissiveness leniency clemency mercy pity compassion sympathy empathy kindness gentleness moderation temperance restraint self-control composure calmness serenity

    Related Verbs

    tolerate accept endure bear suffer withstand abide permit allow condone forgive pardon excuse justify rationalize bear with put up with cope with deal with manage handle brook stomach digest

    Related Adjectives

    tolerant patient enduring forbearing resigned acquiescent permissive lenient clement merciful compassionate sympathetic empathetic kind gentle moderate temperate restrained self-controlled composed calm serene tranquil peaceful agreeable pleasant acceptable