bearable
adjective/ˈbɛrəbəl/
Frequency rank: #14,446 most common English word
Meaning
able to be endured or tolerated; not too unpleasant.
Example sentence
The constant noise was annoying, but wearing earplugs made it bearable.
Synonyms & related words
- tolerable
- manageable
- endurable
- acceptable
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