intolerance

noun

(ˌ)in-ˈtä-lə-rən(t)s How to pronounce intolerance (audio)
Definition of intolerancenext
as in bigotry
stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices a group whose mission is to oppose intolerance and extremism

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Recent Examples of intolerance The symptoms are so delayed that people often blame them on food poisoning, irritable-bowel syndrome, gluten intolerance. — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Meanwhile, back in the 1990s, suspicious foes and new strains of mutant intolerance are on the rise in the wake of the X-Men’s absence. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 June 2026 Familiarize yourself with common signs of heat intolerance, such as excessive panting, drooling, vomiting, weakness or blueish gums. — Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 9 June 2026 The program addresses constipation, food allergies, GERD, acid reflux, gluten intolerance, IBS and broader microbiome support. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for intolerance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intolerance
  1. bigotry
  2. prejudice
  3. dogmatism
  4. illiberalism
  5. bias
  6. partisanship
Noun
  • Trey Parker and Matt Stone created a show directly informed by millennials and Gen Xers growing up in a culture of gun violence, fear, moralizing, bigotry, war and division.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • Gabbard's team and a spokesperson for SIF called the reporting anti-Hindu religious bigotry.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Definition of bigotry
Noun
  • For much of the past several decades, overt expressions of racial prejudice became increasingly socially unacceptable in mainstream public life.
    — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Ableism is the everyday prejudice — sometimes subtle, sometimes overt — that treats people with disabilities as inconvenient, less competent, or less deserving of respect and opportunity.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Definition of prejudice
Noun
  • When authenticity becomes uncompromising, candor turns belligerent, consistency becomes rigid, or principled decision-making morphs into dogmatism, even the best intentions can backfire.
    — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • By staying so close to black metal’s core sound, Marchenko does more to undermine the dogmatism—both racial and aesthetic—of Vikernes and his ilk than a more obviously experimental project might.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of dogmatism
Noun
  • Resorting to violence merely strengthens the forces of illiberalism and sense of disorder upon which Trumpism feeds.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The signal predicament of our era is the global rise of illiberalism and intolerance.
    — Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Definition of illiberalism
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Grok showed the strongest biases, highly favoring Catholics and Protestants while showing an aversion for Jehovah’s Witnesses, Baha’i and Hindus.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • In fact, Smith has long argued that the NFL has overlooked Black candidates at those positions because of racial bias.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of bias
Noun
  • However, the group has previously denied allegations of partisanship.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Conservative Justices, bristling at insinuations of bias or partisanship, like to point to the significant share of cases that are decided unanimously.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 30 June 2026
Definition of partisanship

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“Intolerance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intolerance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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