intolerant Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion
  2. adjective satellite narrow-minded about cherished opinions
    illiberal.

WordNet

In*tol"er*ant adjective
Etymology
L. intolerans, -antis: cf. F. intolérant. See In- not, and Tolerant.
Definitions
  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 noun
Definitions
  1. An intolerant person; a bigot.

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