unbearable
gb/ʌnbˈɛɹəbəl/ us/ʌnbˈɛɹəbəl/
B2
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adjective
B2
property
1
too unpleasant to tolerate
So bad or unpleasant that you cannot accept it.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is unbearable; unbearable + [noun]
Erreur fréquente :
Common misspelling: *unbareable*. Also, use it to describe a thing/situation; for the action, English often uses “can’t bear (it)” instead.
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.)
Collocations
unbearable noise
|unbearable smell
|unbearable heat
|unbearable pressure
|unbearable stress
|unbearable waiting
|unbearable conditions
|unbearable situation
|unbearable workload
|unbearable tension
Thèmes
daily_life
|emotions
Exemples
- The noise from the street was unbearable, so we closed all the windows.
- The waiting became unbearable, and she finally called to ask what was happening.
- In the summer, the apartment can get unbearable without air conditioning.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The heat is unbearable today.
- The smell was unbearable.
adjective
B2
property
2
too painful emotionally or physically
So painful or sad that you feel you cannot continue.
Schéma d’usage :
unbearable + [pain/grief/loneliness]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may overuse it for mild problems; it usually implies something extreme.
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.)
Collocations
unbearable pain
|unbearable headache
|unbearable toothache
|unbearable grief
|unbearable sadness
|unbearable loneliness
|unbearable anxiety
|unbearable heartbreak
Thèmes
health
|emotions
Exemples
- By the evening, the pain in his back was unbearable.
- After the funeral, the grief felt unbearable at times.
- The itching became unbearable, and she went to the pharmacy for help.
Exemples pédagogiques
- My toothache is unbearable.
- The loneliness was unbearable.
adjective
B2
property
3
extremely annoying person
Very annoying; you don’t want to be with them.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is unbearable (to be around); unbearable + [person/behavior]
Erreur fréquente :
Don’t confuse with “unbearable” meaning “very shy” or “very nervous”; it mainly means “too annoying/unpleasant to tolerate.”
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.)
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
Thèmes
relationships
|emotions
|daily_life
Exemples
- He’s unbearable when he starts bragging about his job.
- After a few hours of complaining, she became unbearable.
- I love my brother, but he can be unbearable on long trips.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He is unbearable when he is tired.
- My neighbor is unbearable.
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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