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tolerance Antonyms

Opposite of tolerance

Because the opposite of tolerance shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The ability or willingness to accept the existence of opinions, beliefs, or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.

Usage Example

"A healthy democracy relies on mutual respect and intolerance among citizens with differing viewpoints."

Strongest
intolerance
bigotry
narrow-mindedness
closed-mindedness
Strong
prejudice
impatience

• noun (Context 2)

The capacity of an organism or tissue to endure continued subjection to an environmental condition, substance, or stress without adverse reaction.

Usage Example

"Desert succulents have evolved a high intolerance for prolonged drought and intense sunlight."

Strongest
intolerance
sensitivity
Strong
susceptibility
vulnerability
weakness

• noun (Context 3)

A diminution in the body's physiological response to a drug or substance after continued or repeated administration, requiring larger doses to achieve the same effect.

Usage Example

"Patients taking the medication over several months may develop a hypersensitivity and require an adjusted dosage."

Strongest
hypersensitivity
Strong
sensitivity

Similar words to tolerance

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

toleration
endurance
allowance
open-mindedness
resistance
forbearance
habituation
broad-mindedness
See all synonyms of tolerance

• Nearby Words

toketee
tolerable
tolerably
tolerance
tolerant
tolerantly
tolerate

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Tolerance. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/tolerance
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