1. not willing to accept ideas, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one’s own
2. unable to endure or bear something
Usage: often used with ‘of’

Examples

• The community was intolerant of different religious practices.
• She became increasingly intolerant of opposing political views.
• His intolerant attitude made it difficult to have productive discussions.
• Many people are lactose intolerant and cannot digest dairy products.
• The patient was intolerant of certain medications.
• The dictator’s regime was intolerant of any form of dissent.
• Some plants are intolerant of cold temperatures.