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intolerant Synonyms

Another word for intolerant

Choosing another word for intolerant depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 bigoted remarks toward minority groups."

Strongest
bigoted
narrow-minded
Strong
prejudiced
illiberal
closed-minded
dogmatic
small-minded
insular
Weak
parochial

• 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 hypersensitive, she always orders her morning coffee with oat milk."

Strong
hypersensitive
sensitive
allergic

• 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 sensitive of frost and must be brought indoors before winter."

Strong
sensitive
susceptible
vulnerable
Weak
delicate

Opposites of intolerant

The opposite of intolerant shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

tolerant
open-minded
broad-minded
accepting
hardy
unprejudiced
resilient
receptive
See all opposites of intolerant

• Nearby Words

intolerable
intolerably
intolerance
intolerant
intolerantly
intolerantness
intonation

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Intolerant. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/intolerant
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