1. unwillingness to accept or respect beliefs, opinions, or behaviors that differ from one’s own
2. inability to endure or bear something unpleasant
3. adverse reaction to a food, drug, or other substance
Usage: medical

Examples

• Religious intolerance has caused conflicts throughout history.
• The school has a zero-tolerance policy for intolerance and bullying.
• Her intolerance for loud noises made the concert unbearable.
• He showed complete intolerance toward opposing political views.
• Lactose intolerance affects millions of people worldwide.
• The medication caused an intolerance reaction in some patients.
• We must fight against racial intolerance in our community.