intolerance

noun

Meaning

An unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behaviors that differ from one's own.

Examples

Religious intolerance has historically been a major source of conflict between nations.
The school has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of intolerance among students.

Synonyms: bias, prejudice, bigotry, narrow-mindedness

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intolerance

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

Definition

An unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behaviors that differ from one's own.

Examples

Religious intolerance has historically been a major source of conflict between nations.
The school has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of intolerance among students.
His intolerance for dissenting opinions made it difficult to maintain a productive working relationship.

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