unbearable
|un-bear-a-ble|
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/ʌnˈbɛrəbəl/
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/ʌnˈbeərəbl̩/
intolerable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unbearable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'bearable' from Old English 'beran' meaning 'to carry or endure'.
Historical Evolution
'unbearable' evolved from the Middle English word 'unberable', which combined 'un-' with 'berable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be carried or endured', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
too painful or unpleasant for you to continue to experience.
The heat was unbearable during the summer.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45