bearable

adjective

bear·​able ˈber-ə-bəl How to pronounce bearable (audio)
Synonyms of bearablenext
: capable of being borne
bearability
ˌber-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce bearable (audio)
noun
bearably
ˈber-ə-blē How to pronounce bearable (audio)
adverb

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He's in a great deal of pain, but the medication makes it bearable. the pain from a sprained ankle is annoying but bearable
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Amazon’s fall lineup includes everything from autumn-ready corduroy pants and everyday trousers to comfy yoga pants that make long flights a little more bearable. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2026 Humidity levels will be increasing throughout the day, but still bearable. — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 The Backyard was packed two hours ahead of game time, and the overcast skies made for a more bearable pregame atmosphere. — AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026 To make their mission abroad bearable, the doctors, nurses, administrators and soldiers of the Korean War turned to humor, especially practical jokes. — Rachel Flynn, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bearable

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1557, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bearable was circa 1557

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bearable

adjective
bear·​able ˈbar-ə-bəl How to pronounce bearable (audio)
ˈber-
: possible to bear
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