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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See a Specialist Food intolerances (difficulty digesting certain foods) and some gastrointestinal disorders may cause symptoms of poor gut health.
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Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
Regarding Thursday's vote, the White House press secretary has said the president may be open to backing primary challengers against Republicans who opposed the bill, signaling a growing intolerance for dissent within the party.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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.
—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
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Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
Regarding Thursday's vote, the White House press secretary has said the president may be open to backing primary challengers against Republicans who opposed the bill, signaling a growing intolerance for dissent within the party.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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.
—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
See All Example Sentences for intolerance
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“Intolerance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intolerance. Accessed 9 Jun. 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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