intolerance
noun
in·tol·er·ance
(ˌ)in-ˈtä-lə-rən(t)s 
-ˈtäl-rən(t)s
1
: the quality or state of being intolerant
2
: exceptional sensitivity (as to a drug)
specifically
: inability to properly metabolize or absorb a substance
Examples of intolerance in a Sentence
a group whose mission is to oppose intolerance and extremism
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Some viewed his pursuit of perfection, marked by his unrealistically high standards, intolerance for mistakes, and insistence on working with only the best people, as the driving force behind Apple’s success.
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Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
However, unusually loud stomach growling or additional symptoms may signal an underlying issue, such as food intolerance, infection, or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).4
What Causes Stomach Growling?
Your stomach and intestines are in constant motion.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 21 May 2025
Amid ongoing intolerance and violence, asexual and aromantic creative artists are finally getting to tell their own stories, and characters in popular culture like Bojack Horseman’s Todd have widened their audience’s understanding of desire and human sexuality.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 7 Apr. 2025
Keep in mind, drinking raw milk will not cure lactose intolerance, allergies, or asthma.
—Parents, 9 May 2025
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Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
However, unusually loud stomach growling or additional symptoms may signal an underlying issue, such as food intolerance, infection, or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).4
What Causes Stomach Growling?
Your stomach and intestines are in constant motion.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 21 May 2025
Amid ongoing intolerance and violence, asexual and aromantic creative artists are finally getting to tell their own stories, and characters in popular culture like Bojack Horseman’s Todd have widened their audience’s understanding of desire and human sexuality.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 7 Apr. 2025
Keep in mind, drinking raw milk will not cure lactose intolerance, allergies, or asthma.
—Parents, 9 May 2025
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“Intolerance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intolerance. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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intolerance
noun
in·tol·er·ance
(ˈ)in-ˈtäl-(ə-)rən(t)s
1
: the quality or state of being intolerant
2
: exceptional sensitivity (as to a drug or food)
Medical Definition
intolerance
noun
in·tol·er·ance
(ˈ)in-ˈtäl(-ə)-rən(t)s
1
: lack of an ability to endure
an intolerance to light
2
: exceptional sensitivity (as to a food or drug)
specifically
: inability to properly metabolize or absorb a substance
glucose intolerance
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