intolerant
intermediateB1/ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ənt/ · in-tol-er-ant
Unwilling to accept or tolerate differing opinions, behaviors, or beliefs.
Meanings
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
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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.
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💡 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.