tolerant (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtɒlərənt/

Definition

Willing to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that are different from your own, even if you do not agree with them.

Examples

• She is very tolerant of other people's opinions.

• The teacher was tolerant of the students' lateness.

• A tolerant society allows for a wide range of beliefs and practices.

How to Use tolerant

tolerant of (prepositional phrase)

Willing to accept or allow something different from oneself. — "She is very tolerant of her colleagues' different working styles."

Synonyms of tolerant

Words with a similar meaning to tolerant:

• accepting
• open-minded
• forbearing
• magnanimous

Antonyms of tolerant

Words with the opposite meaning to tolerant:

• intolerant
• prejudiced
• bigoted

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