Definition of INTOLERANT

intolerant

Meanings

Plural: intolerants

Adjective

  • unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion

Adjective Satellite

  • narrow-minded about cherished opinions

Adj

  • Unable or indisposed to tolerate, endure or bear.
  • Not tolerant; close-minded about new or different ideas; indisposed to tolerate contrary opinions or beliefs; impatient of dissent or opposition; denying or refusing the right of private opinion or choice in others; inclined to persecute or suppress dissent.

Noun

  • One who is intolerant; a bigot.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin intolerāns. By surface analysis, in- + tolerant.

Synonyms

illiberal

Antonyms

tolerant

Scrabble Score: 10

intolerant is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
intolerant is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
intolerant is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

intolerant is a valid Words With Friends word