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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In the days that followed, the grief was unbearable — and the stigma came immediately. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025 Meester holds her cards close to her chest, leaving us to wonder whether Joanne is being spiteful and shallow (given her trajectory … probably) or whether this woman is really that unbearable. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025 But after the loveliest of outings with him, Kenna makes an unbearable mistake that sends her to prison for seven years. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025 Yet amid the unbearable pain, the couple clung to each other — and to their faith. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbearable

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Unbearable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbearable. Accessed 29 Oct. 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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