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Intolerable

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Conveys strong negative feelings; often used to describe extreme discomfort or dissatisfaction. SlideThe heat in the desert was intolerable, sapping everyone's strength.
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'Intolerable' varies per person, what is unbearable for one might be manageable for another. SlideI find her attitude intolerable, but you might not mind it.
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Sometimes used hyperbolically for emphasis, not necessarily meaning something is literally unbearable. SlideWaiting another day for the results is just intolerable!
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