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intolerance

[ in-tol-er-uhns ]

noun

  1. lack of tolerance; unwillingness or refusal to tolerate or respect opinions or beliefs contrary to one's own.
  2. unwillingness or refusal to tolerate or respect persons of a different social group, especially members of a minority group.
  3. incapacity or indisposition to bear or endure:

    intolerance to heat.

  4. abnormal sensitivity or allergy to a food, drug, etc.
  5. an intolerant act.


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Origin of intolerance1

From the Latin word intolerantia, dating back to 1755–65. See intolerant, -ance
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Example Sentences

“I think we all know that it’s an important time to recognize that there’s no place for intolerance,†Brody said in response to a question from The Times.

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Of course, that can also mean buying into conformity and intolerance.

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Wrapping discriminatory beliefs in religious garb also helps shield them from outside scrutiny, because outsider criticism can be demonized as "religious intolerance" or even "persecution" of Christians.

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In his opening address, Ramaphosa said that an "already fragile global coexistence" was threatened by rising intolerance, conflicts and climate change.

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Fortified cereals provide essential micronutrients, plant-based milks cater to those with dairy intolerances and some packaged breads offer whole grains that many people wouldn’t otherwise consume.

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