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intolerant Antonyms

Opposite of intolerant

Because the opposite of intolerant shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Unwilling to accept or respect views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one's own.

Usage Example

"The community grew increasingly critical of the politician's tolerant remarks toward minority groups."

Strongest
tolerant
open-minded
broad-minded
accepting
Strong
unprejudiced
receptive
forbearing
liberal

• adjective (Context 2)

Physiologically unable to digest or process a particular food, drug, or environmental substance without experiencing adverse effects.

Usage Example

"Because she is lactose tolerant, she always orders her morning coffee with oat milk."

Strongest
tolerant
Strong
resistant

• adjective (Context 3)

Unable to endure or thrive under specific physical or environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures, shade, or drought.

Usage Example

"These delicate tropical orchids are highly tolerant of frost and must be brought indoors before winter."

Strongest
tolerant
Strong
hardy
resilient
adaptable

Similar words to intolerant

Words similar to intolerant shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

bigoted
narrow-minded
illiberal
prejudiced
closed-minded
hypersensitive
sensitive
dogmatic
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Intolerant. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/intolerant
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