intolerance

//ɪnˈtɒl.ər.əns//
B2Frequency Level 11Formal
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Noun

intoleranceSingular
intolerancesPlural
1

Unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one's own.

Religious intolerance can lead to serious conflicts in society.

2

An inability to tolerate or consume a particular food, drug, or other substance without adverse effects.

She discovered she had a lactose intolerance after experiencing stomach pain.