unbearable

adjective

un·​bear·​able ˌən-ˈber-ə-bəl How to pronounce unbearable (audio)
Synonyms of unbearablenext
: not bearable : unendurable
unbearable pain
unbearably adverb

Examples of unbearable in a Sentence

We were in an almost unbearable state of excitement. this heat is unbearable—when are we going to get air-conditioning?
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For some, the strain became unbearable. Callum Sutherland, Time, 22 Dec. 2025 And that’s a learning experience anyone can benefit from, no matter how dysfunctional or unbearable your household may be. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 16 Dec. 2025 The couple stepped back as senior royals in 2020, citing the unbearable intrusions of the British press and a lack of support from the palace. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025 Ultimately, the woman said the emotional toll had become unbearable, even if the conflict appeared to be about money on the surface. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbearable

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unbearable was in the 15th century

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“Unbearable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbearable. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.

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unbearable

adjective
un·​bear·​able ˌən-ˈbar-ə-bəl How to pronounce unbearable (audio)
ˈən-
-ˈber-
: greater than can be borne
unbearable pain
unbearably adverb

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