insufferable

adjective

in·​suf·​fer·​able (ˌ)in-ˈsə-f(ə-)rə-bəl 

: not to be endured : intolerable

an insufferable bore

insufferableness noun

insufferably

(ˌ)in-ˈsə-f(ə-)rə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• insupportable
• intolerable
• unbearable
• unendurable
• unsupportable

Examples of insufferable in a Sentence

I can't take any more of her insufferable arrogance.

an insufferable bore whose only topic of conversation is himself

Recent Examples on the Web

The idea of movement for the sake of it is really insufferable in cinema. —Adam B. Vary, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024

To be sure, plenty of companies are still committed to DEI programs, and not all executives are morphing into insufferable suck-ups. —Allison Morrow, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024

Brian sums up the situation by repeating his same slightly insufferable, slightly funny monologue about how he got involved, but the most effective explanation comes from Alice, who genuinely forgave Louis. —Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024

This one, however, takes devastating aim at a certain kind of liberal’s insufferable superiority complex. —Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

insufferable

adjective

in·​suf·​fer·​able (ˈ)in-ˈsəf-(ə-)rə-bəl 

: impossible to endure : intolerable

insufferable boredom

insufferableness noun

insufferably

-blē 

adverb