B2adjectiveemotionshealth
US/ʌnˈber.ə.bəl/
UK/ʌnˈbeə.rə.bəl/
so bad, painful or extreme that you cannot accept or stand it
In context
The heat in the bus was unbearable, so we got off and walked.
After two hours of waiting, the boredom became almost unbearable.
The pain in his back was unbearable, and he finally went to the doctor.
Words that go with unbearable
adjective + noun
- unbearable painThe pain was unbearable after the surgery.
- unbearable heatThe unbearable heat kept everyone indoors.
- unbearable silenceThere was an unbearable silence after he spoke.
verb + adjective
- become unbearableLiving with the noise became unbearable.
- find something unbearableI find the smell of that cheese unbearable.
adverb + adjective
- almost unbearableThe tension in the room was almost unbearable.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The weather is unbearably.Correct: The weather is unbearable.