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Meaning of tolerant
having or showing a willingness to accept or allow something, especially something that you do not like or agree with
Etymology of tolerant
The word "tolerant" comes from the Latin "tolerantem", which is the present participle of "tolerare", meaning "to bear" or "to endure"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of attitudes, from patience and forbearance to acceptance and approval
Synonyms
lenient
permissive
open-minded
accepting
patient
broad-minded
forgiving
magnanimous
liberal
unprejudiced
impartial
unbiased
forbearing
gentle
kind
considerate
understanding
sympathetic
empathetic
accommodating
cooperative
flexible
adaptable
receptive
hospitable
humane
benevolent
charitable
clement
merciful
indulgent
condoning
pardoning
excusing
justifying
rationalizing
sanctioning
approving
endorsing
supporting
encouraging
permitting
allowing
tolerating
brooking
bearing
enduring
suffering
abiding
withstanding
putting up with
accepting
acquiescing
Definitions
- Having or showing a willingness to accept or allow something, especially something that you do not like or agree with
- * Willing to accept or allow something that you do not like or agree with, or willing to accept someone who has different opinions or beliefs
Usage Examples
- She was a tolerant person who accepted people from all walks of life
- * The government has been tolerant of the protests, allowing them to continue without interference
- * He was a tolerant boss, willing to listen to his employees' concerns and ideas
Antonyms
intolerant
impatient
prejudiced
biased
close-minded
rigid
inflexible
unyielding
uncompromising
unsympathetic
unempathetic
hostile
aggressive
confrontational
belligerent
antagonistic
oppositional
reactionary
regressive
repressive
oppressive
dictatorial
authoritarian
autocratic
dogmatic
bigoted
discriminatory
exclusionary
segregationist
isolationist
xenophobic
chauvinistic
patriarchal