unbearable

adjective

un·​bear·​able ˌən-ˈber-ə-bəl How to pronounce unbearable (audio)
Synonyms of unbearablenext
: not bearable : unendurable
unbearable pain
unbearably
ˌən-ˈber-ə-blē How to pronounce unbearable (audio)
adverb

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We were in an almost unbearable state of excitement. this heat is unbearable—when are we going to get air-conditioning?
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The temperature on Monday reached 81 degrees Fahrenheit in the evening with an average humidity level of 72 percent — warm but not unbearable. — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026 For people prone to motion sickness, a phone can go from useful to unbearable fast. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026 In a sweltering apartment, that kind of drop can mean the difference between uncomfortable and unbearable. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Sep. 2026 That sounds modest, but in a room that is already borderline unbearable, a few degrees can be the difference between running the AC all afternoon and giving it a break. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbearable

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unbearable was in the 15th century

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“Unbearable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbearable. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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unbearable

adjective
un·​bear·​able ˌən-ˈbar-ə-bəl How to pronounce unbearable (audio)
ˈən-, 
-ˈber-
: greater than can be borne
unbearable pain
unbearably
-blē How to pronounce unbearable (audio)
adverb
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