About The Word Intolerant

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Intolerant

Intolerant Meaning & Definition
Intolerant Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Intolerant?

[adj] narrow-minded about cherished opinions
[adj] unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion

Synonyms | Synonyms for Intolerant: bigoted | illiberal | narrow | narrow-minded | rigid | strict

Related Terms | Find terms related to Intolerant: ageist | antipathetic | averse | balking | balky | biased | bigoted | bulldogged | bulletheaded | bullheaded | case-hardened | classist | contemptuous | discriminatory | disdainful | dogged | dogmatic | fanatic | fractious | hardheaded | headstrong | hidebound | illiberal | impatient | inconsiderate | indignant | inflexible | inhospitable | irate | irritable | jaundiced | mulish | narrow | narrow-minded | obdurate | obstinate | one-sided | opinionated | outraged | overzealous | parochial | partial | persevering | pertinacious | pigheaded | prejudiced | provincial | racist | restive | self-willed | set | sexist | small-minded | snappish | stiff-necked | strongheaded | strong-willed | stubborn | stuffy | sulky | sullen | tenacious | twisted | uncharitable | uncondoning | uncooperative | unforbearing | unindulgent | unregenerate | unsympathetic | upset | warped | waspish | willful | worked up | xenophobic

See Also | uncharitable

Intolerant In Webster's Dictionary

\In*tol"er*ant\, a. [L. intolerans, -antis: cf. F. intol['e]rant. See {In-} not, and {Tolerant}.] 1. Not enduring; not able to endure. The powers of human bodies being limited and intolerant of excesses. --Arbuthnot. 2. Not tolerating difference of opinion or sentiment, especially in religious matters; refusing to allow others the enjoyment of their opinions, rights, or worship; unjustly impatient of the opinion of those disagree with us; not tolerant; unforbearing; bigoted. Religion, harsh, intolerant, austere, Parent of manners like herself severe. --Cowper.
\In*tol"er*ant\, n. An intolerant person; a bigot.

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