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tolerable Synonyms

Another word for tolerable

Choosing another word for tolerable depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Capable of being endured, borne, or put up with; not too unpleasant or severe to manage.

Usage Example

"The summer heat in the valley was barely bearable without air conditioning."

Strongest
bearable
endurable
Strong
manageable
livable
supportable
sufferable

• adjective (Context 2)

Moderately good or satisfactory; passable, though not outstanding.

Usage Example

"He speaks a passable amount of Spanish after living in Madrid for six months."

Strongest
passable
acceptable
adequate
Strong
satisfactory
decent
fair
middling
mediocre

Opposites of tolerable

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

intolerable
unbearable
unendurable
unacceptable
insufferable
inadequate
unsatisfactory
dreadful
See all opposites of tolerable

• Nearby Words

toker
toketee
toledo
tolerable
tolerably
tolerance
tolerant

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