tolerant
gb/tˈɑlɚənt/ us/tˈɑlɚənt/
B2
Engleză
~ 9500
Sensuri
0 sensuri
adjective
B2
property
1
accepting different people or views
Ready to accept people or ideas that are different from you, and not be hard or unfair to them.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] is tolerant of [someone/something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse "tolerant" with "tolerable." "Tolerant" describes a person or group that accepts differences (e.g., "a tolerant teacher"), while "tolerable" describes something that is just acceptable or not too bad (e.g., "tolerable pain"). Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition: in everyday English, we usually say "tolerant of" or "tolerant toward(s)" people or ideas, not *"tolerant to" in this sense.
Sinonime
accepting (Stresses a warm or open attitude toward differences, sometimes more positive in tone than simply 'tolerant'.)
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open-minded (Focuses on being willing to consider new or different ideas; slightly more about thinking than about behavior.)
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broad-minded (Often used for attitudes to moral or social issues; can sound a bit formal or approving.)
Antonime
intolerant (Direct opposite; describes someone who does not accept differences and may be prejudiced or harsh.)
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narrow-minded (Emphasizes having limited, rigid views and not accepting different ideas or lifestyles.)
Colocații
tolerant of others
|racially tolerant
|culturally tolerant
|tolerant society
|tolerant attitude
|remarkably tolerant
Teme
society
|relationships
|emotions
|politics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- The school prides itself on being tolerant of students from all cultural backgrounds.
- Her parents are surprisingly tolerant of her unconventional lifestyle.
- A more tolerant society allows people to express their beliefs freely.
- He tries to be tolerant of opinions he strongly disagrees with.
- The manager was tolerant of occasional mistakes as long as people learned from them.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- My teacher is very tolerant of different ideas in class.
- We need to be tolerant of people who think in another way.
- Her family is tolerant of her choice to live alone.
- The city is known as a tolerant place for many religions.
- He is tolerant of other people’s mistakes.
adjective
B2
property
2
able to withstand difficult conditions
Able to stay okay and keep working or living, even when there is something hard or bad like strong heat, cold, or pain.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone/something] is tolerant of [a condition]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may mix this sense with the social attitude sense and think "tolerant" always involves people and opinions. In this meaning, it often describes plants, animals, materials, or bodies in difficult physical conditions. Also, learners sometimes say "tolerant with" these conditions; the natural preposition is usually "tolerant of" (e.g., "tolerant of heat").
Sinonime
resistant (Very close in meaning when talking about materials or organisms; suggests strong ability to oppose damage.)
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hardy (Often used for plants, animals, or people that can survive in difficult weather or living conditions.)
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tough (Informal; describes people or things that do not break or suffer easily in hard conditions.)
Antonime
sensitive (Describes people or things that are easily affected or harmed by certain conditions.)
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vulnerable (Stresses being open to damage or harm from conditions or forces.)
Colocații
shade-tolerant plants
|drought-tolerant crops
|heat-tolerant materials
|tolerant of cold
|pain-tolerant
|tolerant of pollution
Teme
science
|environment
|health
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- These shade-tolerant plants can grow even under dense tree cover.
- Modern alloys are more tolerant of high temperatures than older materials.
- Some children are remarkably tolerant of spicy food.
- The new variety of wheat is drought-tolerant and needs less water.
- She has become more tolerant of cold weather since moving to Canada.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- This plant is tolerant of very dry weather.
- My skin is not tolerant of strong sun.
- The new car engine is tolerant of high heat.
- Polar bears are tolerant of very low temperatures.
- These trees are tolerant of dirty air in the city.
adjective
technical
C1
property
3
less affected by a drug
In medical or science talk, not reacting much to a drug or chemical, often because the body or organism has gotten used to it.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone/something] is tolerant to [a drug/substance]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may overuse "tolerant of" in technical contexts. In medical and scientific writing, "tolerant to" or "tolerant of" a drug or substance are both used, but "resistant to" is often more common and natural, especially for bacteria and viruses. Another confusion is thinking this sense is positive; in medicine, drug- or antibiotic-tolerant organisms are usually a serious problem.
Sinonime
resistant (Very close in technical use (e.g., antibiotic-resistant bacteria), often slightly stronger and more common in everyday medical news.)
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desensitized (Focuses on the lowering of response; more often used for people or tissues than for bacteria or chemicals.)
Antonime
sensitive (In medical/scientific contexts, means strongly affected by a drug or substance (e.g., antibiotic-sensitive bacteria).)
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susceptible (Describes organisms or patients that are easily affected by a drug, disease, or substance.)
Colocații
tolerant to antibiotics
|drug-tolerant bacteria
|insulin-tolerant
|tolerant to chemotherapy
|antibiotic-tolerant strains
|chemically tolerant cells
Teme
health
|science
Exemple
- Over time, the patient became tolerant to the pain medication and needed a higher dose.
- Some bacteria are now tolerant to multiple antibiotics, which makes infections harder to treat.
- The cancer cells were surprisingly tolerant to the new chemotherapy drug.
- Repeated use can make the body tolerant to certain sedatives.
- These strains appear tolerant to low levels of disinfectant in hospital settings.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The virus is tolerant to this medicine, so it does not die.
- After many weeks, his body became tolerant to the drug.
- Some germs are tolerant to strong antibiotics.
- The cancer cells are tolerant to the new treatment.
- Doctors worry about bacteria that are tolerant to many drugs.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
tolerant
IPA
GB/tˈɑlɚənt/
US/tˈɑlɚənt/
Silabe și accent
tol - er - ant (3 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (tol)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: tolerant
Familie de cuvinte
Negative and opposite forms
intolerant
adjective B2
intolerance
noun B2
Advanced or less common
toleration
noun C1
tolerantly
adverb
Expresii
be tolerant of
1/bˈi tˈɑlɚənt əv/
fixed phrase
show tolerance toward something
To accept something and not be too strict or angry about it.
Exemple
- Try to be tolerant of her situation; she is under a lot of stress.
- We should be tolerant of different ways of solving the same problem.
drought-tolerant
1/dɹˈaʊt tˈɑlɚənt/
fixed phrase
technical
able to survive with little water
(About plants or crops) able to live when there is very little rain or water.
Exemple
- Farmers are switching to drought-tolerant crops because of climate change.
- These drought-tolerant grasses require much less watering.
heat-tolerant
1/hˈit tˈɑlɚənt/
fixed phrase
technical
able to handle high heat
Able to work or live well when the temperature is very high.
Exemple
- The engineers developed a heat-tolerant material for the aircraft engine.
- Only heat-tolerant bacteria can survive in hot springs.
shade-tolerant
1/ʃˈeɪd tˈɑlɚənt/
fixed phrase
technical
able to grow in shade
(Especially about plants) able to grow well without much sunlight.
Exemple
- Ferns are generally shade-tolerant and do well under trees.
- Gardeners often choose shade-tolerant plants for north-facing yards.
tolerant attitude
1/tˈɑlɚənt ˈætətˌud/
fixed phrase
accepting way of thinking
A way of thinking that accepts people and ideas that are different.
Exemple
- Teachers should encourage a tolerant attitude in the classroom.
- Her tolerant attitude made everyone feel comfortable speaking freely.
tolerant environment
1/tˈɑlɚənt ɪnvˈaɪɹənmənt/
fixed phrase
place where differences are accepted
A place where people feel free to be different and are not punished for it.
Exemple
- The company tries to create a tolerant environment for all employees.
- Children learn better in a tolerant environment where they feel safe.
tolerant of
1/tˈɑlɚənt əv/
fixed phrase
having a tolerant attitude toward
Used to say that someone accepts something, even if it is different, annoying, or not perfect.
Exemple
- She is very tolerant of her neighbors’ loud music.
- The company is not tolerant of discrimination of any kind.
tolerant society
1/tˈɑlɚənt səsˈaɪəti/
fixed phrase
society that accepts differences
A country or community where many different people and ideas are accepted.
Exemple
- They hope to build a more tolerant society for future generations.
- A truly tolerant society protects the rights of minorities.
tolerant toward
1/tˈɑlɚənt təwˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
showing tolerance toward someone
Used to say that someone shows tolerance in how they act to another person or group.
Exemple
- The new policy is more tolerant toward small mistakes.
- Parents should be tolerant toward teenagers as they grow and change.
tolerant towards
1/tˈɑlɚənt təwˈɔɹdz/
fixed phrase
British form of 'tolerant toward'
Same as "tolerant toward" but more common in British English spelling.
Exemple
- The school aims to make students more tolerant towards different cultures.
- He is generally tolerant towards people who disagree with him.