intolerant
gb/ɪntˈɑlɚənt/ us/ɪntˈɑlɚənt/
B2
English
intoleráns, érzékeny
B2
1
intoleráns
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is intolerant of/toward [people/views/groups]
The speech was criticized as intolerant toward immigrants.
A beszédet azért bírálták, mert intoleráns volt a bevándorlókkal szemben.
She grew up in a community that was intolerant of other religions.
Olyan közösségben nőtt fel, amely intoleráns volt más vallásokkal szemben.
The school tries to challenge intolerant attitudes before they spread.
Learner examples
He is intolerant of people who do not share his beliefs.
Intoleráns azokkal az emberekkel szemben, akik nem osztják a nézeteit.
We should not be intolerant toward other cultures.
Nem szabad intoleránsnak lennünk más kultúrákkal szemben.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse intolerant with intolerable: an intolerant person refuses to accept something; an intolerable situation is unbearable.
Meaning
prejudiced against differences
Collocations
intolerant attitudes
|intolerant views
|religiously intolerant
|racially intolerant
|socially intolerant
|intolerant rhetoric
|intolerant society
|intolerant toward minorities
Synonyms
bigoted (stronger and more openly judgmental or prejudiced)
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prejudiced (emphasizes unfair negative opinions about a group)
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narrow-minded (emphasizes unwillingness to consider different ideas)
Antonyms
tolerant (willing to accept differences)
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open-minded (willing to consider different views or lifestyles)
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accepting (welcoming or approving of differences)
Themes
society
|politics
|religion
|identity
|attitudes
Definition
If someone is intolerant, they do not accept people or ideas that are different from their own.
not willing to accept people, beliefs, opinions, or ways of life that are different from one's own; prejudiced or narrow-minded.
B2
2
intoleráns
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is intolerant of [behavior/situation]
The new manager is intolerant of missed deadlines.
Az új menedzser nem tűri a lekésett határidőket.
The software is intolerant of small formatting errors.
A szoftver még a kisebb formázási hibákat sem tolerálja.
After months of poor service, customers became increasingly intolerant of excuses.
Learner examples
My teacher is intolerant of cheating.
A tanárom nem tűri a csalást.
The company is intolerant of late payments.
A cég nem tűri a késedelmes fizetést.
Common mistake:
Use intolerant of before a noun or gerund: intolerant of delays; intolerant of being interrupted.
Meaning
unwilling to accept faults
Collocations
intolerant of delays
|intolerant of mistakes
|intolerant of excuses
|intolerant of incompetence
|intolerant of criticism
|increasingly intolerant
|deeply intolerant
|intolerant of interruptions
Synonyms
impatient (emphasizes irritation and unwillingness to wait)
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unforgiving (emphasizes not allowing mistakes or weaknesses)
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strict (less negative; emphasizes firm standards or rules)
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unsympathetic (emphasizes lack of understanding or kindness)
Antonyms
patient (able to wait or accept difficulty calmly)
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forgiving (willing to excuse mistakes)
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lenient (not strict when rules are broken)
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tolerant (willing to put up with something)
Themes
behavior
|workplace
|communication
|attitudes
Definition
If you are intolerant of something, you quickly reject it or become annoyed by it.
not willing to accept or put up with a particular behavior, mistake, delay, weakness, or situation.
B2
3
érzékeny
B1
intoleráns
C1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is intolerant to/of [food/medicine/substance]
He is lactose intolerant, so he orders coffee with oat milk.
Laktózérzékeny, ezért zabtejjel kéri a kávét.
Some patients are intolerant to the standard dose of the drug.
Néhány beteg rosszul viseli a gyógyszer szokásos adagját.
The test suggested that Maya may be intolerant of wheat.
Learner examples
I am intolerant to dairy products.
Érzékeny vagyok a tejtermékekre.
She is gluten intolerant.
Gluténérzékeny.
Common mistake:
Intolerant is not the same as allergic; an allergy involves an immune reaction and may be more dangerous.
Meaning
physically sensitive to substances
Collocations
lactose intolerant
|gluten intolerant
|intolerant to dairy
|intolerant of wheat
|food-intolerant
|drug-intolerant
|intolerant to medication
|dairy intolerant
Synonyms
sensitive (broader and less exact; may describe mild reactions)
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unable to tolerate (clearer phrase, often used in medical explanations)
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reactive (emphasizes that the body reacts badly)
Antonyms
tolerant (able to take or eat something without a bad reaction)
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able to tolerate (plain phrase meaning the body can handle it)
Themes
health
|food
|medicine
|body
Definition
If your body is intolerant to a food or medicine, it makes you feel ill.
unable to eat, drink, or take a particular food, medicine, or substance without an unpleasant physical reaction.
C1
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érzékeny
B1
intoleráns
C1
Usage pattern:
[person/animal/plant] is intolerant of/to [condition]
These seedlings are intolerant of frost and should be planted after the last cold snap.
Ezek a palánták fagyérzékenyek, ezért az utolsó lehűlés után kell elültetni őket.
Some dog breeds are heat intolerant and need extra care in summer.
Néhány kutyafajta hőérzékeny, ezért nyáron különös gondoskodást igényel.
The crop is relatively intolerant of salty soil.
Learner examples
This plant is intolerant of cold weather.
Ez a növény érzékeny a hidegre.
Our dog is heat intolerant.
A kutyánk rosszul tűri a meleget.
Common mistake:
In everyday speech, people often say cannot handle heat/cold instead of heat intolerant or cold intolerant.
Meaning
unable to withstand conditions
Collocations
heat intolerant
|cold intolerant
|shade-intolerant
|drought-intolerant
|intolerant of frost
|intolerant of salt
|exercise intolerant
|intolerant of humidity
Synonyms
sensitive (more general; affected easily by a condition)
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vulnerable (emphasizes risk of harm)
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unable to withstand (clearer explanatory phrase)
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susceptible (more formal; easily affected or harmed)
Antonyms
hardy (able to survive difficult conditions, especially plants or animals)
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resistant (not easily damaged or affected)
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tolerant (able to cope with a condition)
Themes
health
|nature
|plants
|weather
|animals
Definition
If a person, animal, or plant is intolerant of a condition, it cannot cope well with that condition.
not able to live, function, or remain healthy under particular environmental or physical conditions.
Grammar
Dictionary form
intolerant
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɑlɚənt/
US/ɪntˈɑlɚənt/
Syllables & stress
in - tol - er - ant (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tol)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: intolerant
Expressions
gluten intolerant
1/ɡlˈutən ɪntˈɑlɚənt/
fixed phrase
unable to tolerate gluten
A gluten-intolerant person feels ill after eating foods that contain gluten, such as many breads and pastas.
Examples
- The restaurant marks which dishes are suitable for gluten-intolerant diners.
- He says he is gluten intolerant, so he avoids bread and beer.
- The bakery sells cakes for people who are gluten intolerant.
Learner examples
- My brother is gluten intolerant.
- This pasta is for gluten-intolerant customers.
heat intolerant
1/hˈit ɪntˈɑlɚənt/
fixed phrase
unable to handle heat
A heat-intolerant person or animal does not cope well with hot weather.
Examples
- Some medications can make people more heat intolerant.
- This breed is heat intolerant and should not exercise in the midday sun.
- After her illness, she became heat intolerant and stayed indoors on very hot days.
Learner examples
- My dog is heat intolerant.
- I feel sick in hot weather because I am heat intolerant.
intolerant of dissent
1/ɪntˈɑlɚənt əv dɪsˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
formal
opposed to disagreement
If someone is intolerant of dissent, they do not let other people disagree with them.
Examples
- The regime was notoriously intolerant of dissent.
- Employees described a culture that was intolerant of dissent and criticism.
- A healthy organization should not be intolerant of dissent.
Learner examples
- The leader was intolerant of dissent.
- The company punished workers who disagreed.
intolerant of uncertainty
1/ɪntˈɑlɚənt əv ʌnsˈɚtənti/
fixed phrase
technical
distressed by uncertainty
If someone is intolerant of uncertainty, not knowing what will happen makes them very uncomfortable or anxious.
Examples
- People who are intolerant of uncertainty may check the news repeatedly for reassurance.
- Therapy can help clients who are highly intolerant of uncertainty.
- The study measured how intolerant of uncertainty the participants were.
Learner examples
- She is intolerant of uncertainty and wants clear plans.
- Not knowing the result makes him very anxious.
lactose intolerant
1/lˈæktoʊs ɪntˈɑlɚənt/
fixed phrase
unable to digest milk sugar
A lactose-intolerant person feels ill after drinking milk or eating some dairy foods.
Examples
- Many adults are lactose intolerant and avoid regular milk.
- Because Tom is lactose intolerant, the recipe uses coconut milk instead of cream.
- The café offers several options for lactose-intolerant customers.
Learner examples
- I am lactose intolerant, so I do not drink milk.
- She buys lactose-free yogurt.