unbearable
gb/ʌnbˈɛɹəbəl/ us/ʌnbˈɛɹəbəl/
B2
Englisch
elviselhetetlen, kibírhatatlan
B2
1
Verwendungsmuster:
[something] is unbearable; unbearable + [noun]
The noise from the street was unbearable, so we closed all the windows.
Az utcáról beszűrődő zaj elviselhetetlen volt, ezért becsuktuk az összes ablakot.
The waiting became unbearable, and she finally called to ask what was happening.
A várakozás elviselhetetlenné vált, és végül felhívta őket, hogy megkérdezze, mi történik.
In the summer, the apartment can get unbearable without air conditioning.
Beispiele für Lernende
The heat is unbearable today.
Ma elviselhetetlen a hőség.
The smell was unbearable.
A szag elviselhetetlen volt.
Häufiger Fehler:
Common misspelling: *unbareable*. Also, use it to describe a thing/situation; for the action, English often uses “can’t bear (it)” instead.
Bedeutung
too unpleasant to tolerate
Wortverbindungen
unbearable noise
|unbearable smell
|unbearable heat
|unbearable pressure
|unbearable stress
|unbearable waiting
|unbearable conditions
|unbearable situation
|unbearable workload
|unbearable tension
Synonyme
intolerable (More formal; emphasizes that it cannot be accepted.)
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unacceptable (Focuses on standards or rules rather than personal suffering.)
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insufferable (Stronger and slightly more literary; often used for people too.)
Antonyme
bearable (Possible to tolerate, even if unpleasant.)
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tolerable (Not too bad; acceptable to live with.)
Themen
daily_life
|emotions
Definition
So bad or unpleasant that you cannot accept it.
So unpleasant, difficult, or annoying that you cannot tolerate it any longer.
B2
2
Verwendungsmuster:
unbearable + [pain/grief/loneliness]
By the evening, the pain in his back was unbearable.
Estére a hátfájása elviselhetetlenné vált.
After the funeral, the grief felt unbearable at times.
A temetés után a gyász időnként elviselhetetlennek tűnt.
The itching became unbearable, and she went to the pharmacy for help.
Beispiele für Lernende
My toothache is unbearable.
A fogfájásom elviselhetetlen.
The loneliness was unbearable.
A magány elviselhetetlen volt.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may overuse it for mild problems; it usually implies something extreme.
Bedeutung
too painful emotionally or physically
Wortverbindungen
unbearable pain
|unbearable headache
|unbearable toothache
|unbearable grief
|unbearable sadness
|unbearable loneliness
|unbearable anxiety
|unbearable heartbreak
Synonyme
excruciating (Especially for very severe physical pain.)
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agonizing (Highlights prolonged or intense suffering (physical or emotional).)
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overwhelming (Emphasizes being mentally or emotionally overcome, not just pain.)
Antonyme
manageable (Difficult but possible to cope with.)
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endurable (Possible to endure; not overwhelming.)
Themen
health
|emotions
Definition
So painful or sad that you feel you cannot continue.
So painful, upsetting, or distressing that it is extremely hard to endure.
B2
3
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone] is unbearable (to be around); unbearable + [person/behavior]
He’s unbearable when he starts bragging about his job.
Kibírhatatlan, amikor elkezd a munkájával dicsekedni.
After a few hours of complaining, she became unbearable.
Néhány óra panaszkodás után kibírhatatlanná vált.
I love my brother, but he can be unbearable on long trips.
Beispiele für Lernende
He is unbearable when he is tired.
Kibírhatatlan, amikor fáradt.
My neighbor is unbearable.
A szomszédom kibírhatatlan.
Häufiger Fehler:
Don’t confuse with “unbearable” meaning “very shy” or “very nervous”; it mainly means “too annoying/unpleasant to tolerate.”
Bedeutung
extremely annoying person
Wortverbindungen
He's unbearable
|She's unbearable
|unbearable child
|unbearable colleague
|unbearable roommate
|unbearable arrogance
|unbearable attitude
|unbearable behavior
|unbearable when drunk
|unbearable to be around
Synonyme
insufferable (Often used for arrogant or self-important people.)
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impossible (Informal; suggests someone is very hard to deal with.)
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obnoxious (Stronger; implies rude or offensive behavior.)
Antonyme
pleasant (Nice to be with.)
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likeable (Easy to like; enjoyable company.)
Themen
relationships
|emotions
|daily_life
Definition
Very annoying; you don’t want to be with them.
Very annoying or unpleasant to be with; hard to tolerate as a person.
Grammatik
Grundform
unbearable
IPA
GB/ʌnbˈɛɹəbəl/
US/ʌnbˈɛɹəbəl/
Silben & Betonung
un - bear - able (3 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (bear)
Wortformen
Adjective
- Base: unbearable
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