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intolerably

/ɪnˈtɑːl.ɚ.ə.bli/
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• adverb

1

To an extent or in a manner that is impossible to endure, bear, or accept.

Example

"The humidity inside the unventilated lecture hall became intolerably oppressive by mid-afternoon."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 15th century from 'intolerable' and the suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'intolerabilis', meaning 'that cannot be borne or endured'.

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