insufferable

adjective

in·​suf·​fer·​able (ˌ)in-ˈsə-f(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce insufferable (audio)
Synonyms of insufferable
: not to be endured : intolerable
an insufferable bore
insufferableness noun
insufferably
(ˌ)in-ˈsə-f(ə-)rə-blē How to pronounce insufferable (audio)
adverb

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I can't take any more of her insufferable arrogance. an insufferable bore whose only topic of conversation is himself
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In lesser hands, such a hero could be an insufferable scold, or alienating chaos agent. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026 Of course, the result is these insufferable, time-consuming, deep pitch counts and boring walks, given the throwers are unable to hit the strike zone! — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026 There are few things more insufferable than celebrities talking about financial injustice. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026 The combination of heat and high humidity feels insufferable and dangerous because the human body can't cool off as effectively when sweat stays on the skin. — Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for insufferable

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of insufferable was in the 15th century

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insufferable

adjective
in·​suf·​fer·​able (ˈ)in-ˈsəf-(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce insufferable (audio)
: impossible to endure : intolerable
insufferable boredom
insufferableness noun
insufferably
-blē How to pronounce insufferable (audio)
adverb

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