Intolerance/ɪnˈtɑːlərəns/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Social Context Used to discuss social issues like discrimination to express disapproval of narrow-mindedness. Intolerance in society often leads to conflict. Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight Carries a negative connotation when describing someone's inability to accept different views. Her intolerance creates a hostile environment. Pro Tip 3/3Common Misuse Don't confuse 'intolerance' with 'indifference', which means lack of interest. Their intolerance of new ideas, not indifference, hindered progress.