bearable

adjective

bear·​able ˈber-ə-bəl How to pronounce bearable (audio)
: capable of being borne
bearability noun
bearably adverb

Examples of bearable in a Sentence

He's in a great deal of pain, but the medication makes it bearable. the pain from a sprained ankle is annoying but bearable
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This could make the group friendship and text chain more bearable. Eric Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025 Byrne said such a move may be more bearable for consumers because it's assumed the surcharge is a temporary increase. Brian Evans, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025 Moving is one of life’s greatest pains, but with the right tools and strategies, the process can be bearable. Maggie Horton, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025 Having support can make a bad culture more bearable and may even help drive change from within. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bearable

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1557, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bearable was circa 1557

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“Bearable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bearable. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

bearable

adjective
bear·​able ˈbar-ə-bəl How to pronounce bearable (audio)
ˈber-
: possible to bear

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