Word
tolerant
Phoneticstol·er·ant, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtɑɫɝənt/
UK/tˈɒləɹənt/
Definitions
01accepting of others
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. willing to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that are different from your own.
adj. showing a willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviour that one does not necessarily agree with.
“The city is known for being very tolerant of different cultures and religions.”
“A truly democratic society must remain tolerant of dissenting voices, even when those voices challenge the prevailing political consensus.”
Usage
Usually followed by the preposition 'of'.
Pitfall
He is tolerant with my mistakes.
He is tolerant of my mistakes.
The adjective 'tolerant' usually takes the preposition 'of' when followed by an object.
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Antonyms
02able to survive conditions
C1 · Advanced Science Technical
adj. able to survive or handle difficult conditions like heat, cold, or chemicals.
adj. capable of enduring or resisting the action of a drug, physiological stressor, or environmental condition.
“These garden plants are very tolerant of dry weather and don't need much water.”
“The researchers identified a specific strain of wheat that is remarkably tolerant of high soil salinity, making it ideal for coastal farming.”
Usage
Often used in biological or technical contexts with 'of'.
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“These mice also became less tolerant of stress as adults.” “Hedges-Gower argues that we must jettison ryegrass, but we don’t need to replace it with an exotic, drought- tolerant wonder species.” Etymology
Either borrowed from French tolérant or directly from its source Latin tolerans, present participle of, and participial adjective from tolerō (“to endure”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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