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tolerant

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/ˈtɒlərənt/ · tol-er-ant

Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.

ایسی رائے یا رویے کی موجودگی کو برداشت کرنے کا ارادہ دکھانا جس سے کوئی ضروری طور پر متفق نہ ہو۔

بردبار

bardbar

Formal: نرمی پسند

Synonyms

forbearingpatientlenientبرداشت کرنے والاصابرروادار

Antonyms

intolerantunforgivingnarrow-mindedعدم برداشتبغضتنگ نظر

Common Collocations

  • tolerant attitude
  • tolerant society
  • tolerant behavior

Example Sentences

Being tolerant allows us to coexist with people from different cultures.

بردبار ہونا ہمیں مختلف ثقافتوں کے لوگوں کے ساتھ رہنے کی اجازت دیتا ہے۔

Bardbar hona humein mukhtalif saqafat ke logon ke sath rehne ki ijaazat deta hai.

A tolerant mind is essential for a harmonious community.

ایک برداشت کرنے والا دماغ ایک ہارمونیس کمیونٹی کے لئے ضروری ہے۔

Aik bardasht karne wala dimaag aik harmonious community ke liye zaroori hai.

He is known for his tolerant views on different religions.

وہ مختلف مذاہب پر اپنے بردبار نظریات کے لئے جانا جاتا ہے۔

Woh mukhtalif mazaahib par apne bardbar nazariyat ke liye jaana jaata hai.

Easily Confused With

intolerant:Intolerant describes a lack of acceptance, while tolerant refers to the ability to accept differences.

Word Family

tolerance
nounبردباری
tolerate
verbبرداشت کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'tolerant' person as someone who can bear more than others.

Imagine a bridge connecting two different sides, symbolizing acceptance and unity.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

بندے کی اچھائی میں بھلائی ہے باقی، / نہ ہو تنگ نظر، تیرا افکار ہے سچائی ہے.

Banday ki achhai mein bhalaai hai baqi, / Na ho tang nazar, tera afkaar hai sachai hai.

In a man's goodness lies a wealth of kindness, / Be not narrow-minded, your thoughts reveal the truth.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بردباری سے بڑی کوئی دولت نہیں.

Bardbari se bari koi daulat nahi.

There is no wealth greater than tolerance.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "tolerans" — to bear, endure

First known use: 15th century

The word 'tolerant' derived from the Latin 'tolerare', which means to endure or to bear. It has evolved to emphasize the concept of acceptance and openness to different beliefs or practices.