Meaning of INTOLERANT
Pronunciation: | | in'tâlurunt
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- [adj] narrow-minded about cherished opinions
- [adj] unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion
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| Synonyms: | | bigoted, illiberal, narrow, narrow-minded, rigid, strict |
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| Antonyms: | | tolerant | |
| See Also: | | uncharitable | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\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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