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intolerant

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/ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ənt/ · in-tol-er-ant

Unwilling to accept or tolerate differing opinions, behaviors, or beliefs.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Unwilling to accept or tolerate differing opinions, behaviors, or beliefs.

مختلف آراء، رویے، یا عقائد کو قبول کرنے یا برداشت کرنے کی عدم رضامندی۔

عدم برداشت

adam bardasht

Formal: عدم تسامح

Synonyms

unforgivingnarrow-mindedbigotedناراضیکم ظرفتعصب

Antonyms

tolerantacceptingbroad-mindedبرداشتقبل کرنے والاوسیع نظر

Common Collocations

  • intolerant behavior
  • intolerant attitude
  • intolerant society

Example Sentences

He was intolerant of any criticism.

وہ کسی بھی تنقید کو برداشت نہیں کرتا تھا۔

Woh kisi bhi tanqid ko bardasht nahi karta tha.

An intolerant society often leads to conflict.

عدم برداشت کا معاشرہ اکثر تنازع کی طرف لے جاتا ہے۔

Adam bardasht ka muashira aksar tanaza ki taraf le jata hai.

Her intolerant views on the subject created tension in discussions.

موضوع پر اس کے عدم برداشت کے نظریات نے گفتگو میں تناو پیدا کیا۔

Mauzu par us ke adam bardasht ke nazariyat ne guftagu mein tanav paida kiya.

Easily Confused With

intolerable:Intolerable refers to something that cannot be tolerated or endured, while intolerant describes a person or mindset that does not accept others' beliefs or views.

Word Family

tolerance
nounبرداشت
tolerate
verbبرداشت کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'intolerant' like 'in + tolerate' – not able to bear.

Imagine a closed gate that symbolizes a refusal to accept what's outside.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نرمی سے جو ملیں تو وہ لوگ سنوریں، / طبقاتی نفرت تو دشمن کا سرور ہے۔

Narmii se jo milain to woh log sanwarein, / Tabaqati nafrat to dushman ka suroor hai.

Those who meet with kindness will flourish, / Class hatred is merely the enemy's delight.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

قوموں کی شناخت برداشت میں ہے۔

Qomoon ki shanakht bardasht mein hai.

The identity of nations lies in tolerance.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "intolerans" — not able to bear

First known use: 1860

The word 'intolerant' evolved from Latin 'intolerans', which literally means unable to endure or bear, indicating a lack of acceptance of differing views or behaviors.