Pronunciation

/təˈlɒrəns/

Definitions

• Noun: 1 The capacity to tolerate, accept, or endure something, especially differences or hardships. 2 A policy or practice of allowing a certain amount of something, often with a view to avoiding conflict or promoting harmony. 3 (informal) The act of being patient or understanding towards others’ mistakes or opinions.

• Verb: To tolerate, bear, or accept something with patience or without complaint.

Phrases

• “Show/tolerate no/low tolerance for” indicates a strong disapproval or intolerance.
• “Have high/low tolerance for” describes one’s ability to cope with a particular situation or behavior.
• “Educational tolerance” emphasizes the acceptance of diverse ideas in a learning environment.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She has a high tolerance for noise, which helps her concentrate on her work.”
• Verb: “The government has shown a growing tolerance towards alternative lifestyles.”
• Phrasal: “Their marriage survived years of financial difficulties due to his high tolerance for stress.”

Synonyms

• Acceptance
• Tolerance (also used as a synonym, but this can create confusion as it’s both a noun and verb)
• Permissiveness
• Indulgence
• Accommodation
• Endurance

Antonyms

• Intolerance
• Rigidity
• Unbearance
• Repression
• Inflexibility