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What is another word for Bearable? – 196 Bearable Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    tolerable acceptable endurable sufferable manageable sustainable supportable livable survivable viable reasonable moderate passable decent fair adequate all right okay unobjectionable inoffensive unremarkable middling moderate fairish so-so mediocre average indifferent uninspiring unimpressive lackluster dull mundane monotonous dreary dismal gloomy depressing discouraging disheartening unpleasant uncomfortable distressing painful annoying irritating frustrating vexing irksome bothersome troubling worrisome disquieting unsettling perturbing

    Meaning of Bearable

    The primary meaning of "bearable" is something that can be endured or tolerated without excessive discomfort or distress.

    Definitions

    • Able to be endured or tolerated, though unpleasant or uncomfortable
    • * Able to be accepted or allowed, though not necessarily enjoyed or approved

    Etymology of Bearable

    The word "bearable" originates from the Old English word "beran," which means "to carry" or "to endure," and the suffix "-able," which forms an adjective indicating ability or capacity.
    Historically, the word "bearable" has been used since the 14th century to describe something that can be tolerated or endured, often with connotations of difficulty or unpleasantness.

    Example Uses

    • The bearable temperature made it possible for us to enjoy our outdoor picnic.
    • * Although the news was sad, it was bearable because we had been prepared for the worst.
    • * The bearable noise level in the library allowed me to focus on my studies.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    unbearable intolerable unacceptable unendurable insufferable unbearable unmanageable unsustainable unsupportable unlivable unsurvivable unreasonable immoderate excessive extreme unpleasant uncomfortable distressing painful annoying irritating frustrating vexing irksome bothersome troubling worrisome disquieting unsettling perturbing horrific appalling atrocious ghastly

    Related Nouns

    tolerance endurance patience acceptance allowance permission suffering pain discomfort distress hardship difficulty challenge struggle test trial tribulation affliction calamity disaster catastrophe misery woe sorrow grief anguish agony torment

    Related Verbs

    tolerate endure bear suffer accept allow permit withstand resist survive manage cope handle deal face confront overcome alleviate mitigate reduce minimize lessen decrease diminish

    Related Adjectives

    tolerable acceptable endurable sufferable manageable sustainable supportable livable survivable viable reasonable moderate passable decent fair adequate all right okay unobjectionable inoffensive unremarkable middling moderate fairish so-so mediocre average indifferent uninspiring unimpressive lackluster dull mundane monotonous dreary dismal gloomy depressing discouraging disheartening unpleasant uncomfortable distressing painful annoying irritating frustrating vexing irksome bothersome troubling worrisome disquieting unsettling perturbing