Unendurable
(adjective)
- Not able to be endured; insufferable, unbearable, intolerable.
- Not able to be sustained or tolerated; too severe, extreme, or difficult to withstand.
Origin:
Derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' + endurable, which is derived from the latin word 'endurare' meaning 'to endure'.
Examples:
- The pain he felt after his accident was unendurable, and he could barely stand the thought of having to endure it for much longer.
- The heat in the desert was unendurable, with temperatures soaring well above 100°F, making it nearly impossible to do anything other than seek shade and rest.
- The conditions in the refugee camp were unendurable, with limited food, water, and medical supplies, and a constant threat of violence and disease.
- The pressure from her boss to meet unrealistic deadlines was unendurable, and she eventually quit her job, unable to tolerate the stress and workload any longer.
- The traffic on the highway was unendurable, with miles of cars backed up for hours, making what should have been a short trip into a long and frustrating journey.