Intolerant
(adjective)
- Unable or unwilling to tolerate something, such as a different opinion or way of life.
- Unable to endure or resist certain things, such as a particular food or substance.
Origin:
From the latin word intolerantem (not enduring).
Examples:
- The intolerant attitude towards immigrants is a major problem in the country.
- The intolerant group refused to accept any ideas or beliefs that differed from their own.
- He was intolerant of spicy food and couldn't eat it.
- She was intolerant of the new policy and refused to comply.
- The intolerant person would not accept other people's opinions or way of life.