insufferable

adjective

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

Examples of insufferable in a Sentence

I can't take any more of her insufferable arrogance. an insufferable bore whose only topic of conversation is himself
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The idea of movement for the sake of it is really insufferable in cinema. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024 To be sure, plenty of companies are still committed to DEI programs, and not all executives are morphing into insufferable suck-ups. Allison Morrow, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024 Brian sums up the situation by repeating his same slightly insufferable, slightly funny monologue about how he got involved, but the most effective explanation comes from Alice, who genuinely forgave Louis. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024 This one, however, takes devastating aim at a certain kind of liberal’s insufferable superiority complex. Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for insufferable 

Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insufferable. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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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 adverb

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