unbearable

adjective

un·​bear·​able ˌən-ˈber-ə-bəl How to pronounce unbearable (audio)
: not bearable : unendurable
unbearable pain
unbearably adverb

Examples of unbearable in a Sentence

We were in an almost unbearable state of excitement. this heat is unbearable—when are we going to get air-conditioning?
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Cracking down on pain prescriptions has driven those suffering unbearable pain to dangerous black-market drugs. The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 6 July 2025 The prospect of being returned ‘home’ was to be sent back to the site of unbearable pain. Laurie Sheck july 2, Literary Hub, 2 July 2025 Then, in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their royal exit, citing the unbearable intrusions of the British press and a lack of support from the palace. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025 Too-tight pants that seemed fine for an hour but feel unbearable after takeoff. Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbearable

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unbearable was in the 15th century

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“Unbearable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/dictionary/unbearable. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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unbearable

adjective
un·​bear·​able ˌən-ˈbar-ə-bəl How to pronounce unbearable (audio)
ˈən-,
-ˈber-
: greater than can be borne
unbearable pain
unbearably adverb

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