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tolerant

/ˈtɑːləɹənt/adjective3 syllables

Tolerant means: showing or characterized by broad-mindedness.

Synonyms for tolerant21

adjective, as in showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

broad, large-minded, liberal, broad-minded

adjective, as in showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others

unbigoted, charitable, patient

adjective, as in tolerant and forgiving under provocation

kind, forgiving

adjective, as in able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress

resistant, tolerable

adjective, as in showing the capacity for endurance

patient of, patient

also used for tolerant

forbearing, lenient, open-minded, avuncular, catholic, indulgent, latitudinarian, laissez faire, sufferable

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Opposites of tolerant

intolerant

What does tolerant mean?5

adjective

1

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness“a broad political stance”

2

showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others

3

tolerant and forgiving under provocation“our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke”

4

able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress“the plant is tolerant of saltwater”

5

showing the capacity for endurance“injustice can make us tolerant and forgiving”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with tolerant?1

four syllables

intolerant
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Tolerant in a sentence

  • I am tolerant, so long as the slaves obey my orders.sangelo
  • His parents are tolerant of his self-indulgence.unknown
  • He is tolerant in religious belief of others.unknown
  • He always appeared to be ready to discuss anything and was very tolerant.vicch
  • Benedito's drought-tolerant plant is a symbol of resilience.Amastan
  • Ivy is very invasive and tolerant of shade.Amastan
  • Why don't we try to be more tolerant?CK
  • Flavio is a very polite and tolerant person.Amastan

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