unbearable
gb/ʌnbˈɛɹəbəl/ us/ʌnbˈɛɹəbəl/
B2
Anglais
elviselhetetlen, kibírhatatlan
B2
1
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
The heat is unbearable today.
Ma elviselhetetlen a hőség.
The smell was unbearable.
A szag elviselhetetlen volt.
Erreur fréquente :
Common misspelling: *unbareable*. Also, use it to describe a thing/situation; for the action, English often uses “can’t bear (it)” instead.
Sens
too unpleasant to tolerate
Collocations
unbearable noise
|unbearable smell
|unbearable heat
|unbearable pressure
|unbearable stress
|unbearable waiting
|unbearable conditions
|unbearable situation
|unbearable workload
|unbearable tension
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
bearable (Possible to tolerate, even if unpleasant.)
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tolerable (Not too bad; acceptable to live with.)
Thèmes
daily_life
|emotions
Définition
So bad or unpleasant that you cannot accept it.
So unpleasant, difficult, or annoying that you cannot tolerate it any longer.
B2
2
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
My toothache is unbearable.
A fogfájásom elviselhetetlen.
The loneliness was unbearable.
A magány elviselhetetlen volt.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may overuse it for mild problems; it usually implies something extreme.
Sens
too painful emotionally or physically
Collocations
unbearable pain
|unbearable headache
|unbearable toothache
|unbearable grief
|unbearable sadness
|unbearable loneliness
|unbearable anxiety
|unbearable heartbreak
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
manageable (Difficult but possible to cope with.)
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endurable (Possible to endure; not overwhelming.)
Thèmes
health
|emotions
Définition
So painful or sad that you feel you cannot continue.
So painful, upsetting, or distressing that it is extremely hard to endure.
B2
3
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
He is unbearable when he is tired.
Kibírhatatlan, amikor fáradt.
My neighbor is unbearable.
A szomszédom kibírhatatlan.
Erreur fréquente :
Don’t confuse with “unbearable” meaning “very shy” or “very nervous”; it mainly means “too annoying/unpleasant to tolerate.”
Sens
extremely annoying person
Collocations
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
pleasant (Nice to be with.)
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likeable (Easy to like; enjoyable company.)
Thèmes
relationships
|emotions
|daily_life
Définition
Very annoying; you don’t want to be with them.
Very annoying or unpleasant to be with; hard to tolerate as a person.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
unbearable
API
GB/ʌnbˈɛɹəbəl/
US/ʌnbˈɛɹəbəl/
Syllabes et accentuation
un - bear - able (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (bear)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: unbearable
Expressions
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