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insupportably

/ˌɪn.səˈpɔːr.tə.bli/
in · sup · port · a · bly
Adjective:insupportable
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insupportably Lexical Profile

insupportably Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a manner or to a degree that cannot be endured, tolerated, or borne; unbearably.

Example

"The air inside the crowded courtroom had become insupportably hot and stifling by mid-afternoon."

2

In a way that cannot be justified, defended, or upheld by evidence or reason.

Example

"The committee concluded that the previous administration had acted insupportably in bypassing the standard review process."

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• Rhymes for insupportably

• Nearby Words

insulter
insulting
insultingly
insupportably
insurability
insurable
insurance

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'insupportable' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', with 'insupportable' deriving from Middle French and ultimately from Latin 'sub-' (under) and 'portare' (to carry).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Insupportably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/insupportably
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