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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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 18 Mar. 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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