intolerance — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The state of being intolerant.

   Usage

   • Uncountable

   Examples

   Religious intolerance is a serious problem in Brazil.

   More examples (1)

   By some paradoxical evolution rancour and intolerance have been established in the vanguard of primitive Christianity. Mrs. Spoker, in common with many of the stricter disciples of righteousness, was as inclement in demeanour as she was cadaverous in aspect.

2. Extreme sensitivity to a food or drug; of a food that is generally considered edible, an individual inability to digest it.

   Usage

   • Countable

   Examples

   lactose intolerance

Noun

1. impatience with annoyances

   Broader terms

   impatience

   Examples

   his intolerance of interruptions

2. unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs

   Antonyms

   tolerance

   Broader terms

   attitudemental attitude