intolerant
adjective/ɪnˈtɑlərənt/
Frequency rank: #10,087 most common English word
Meaning
unwilling to accept views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one's own.
Example sentence
He is so intolerant of other people's opinions that he refuses to listen to anyone who disagrees with him.
Synonyms & related words
- narrow-minded
- closed-minded
- bigoted
- prejudiced
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