intolerance
noun
in·tol·er·ance
(ˌ)in-ˈtä-lə-rən(t)s 
-ˈtäl-rən(t)s
1
: the quality or state of being intolerant
2
: exceptional sensitivity (as to a drug)
specifically
: inability to properly metabolize or absorb a substance
Examples of intolerance in a Sentence
a group whose mission is to oppose intolerance and extremism
Recent Examples on the Web
Researchers from Yale analyzed the blood of 42 people who struggled with post-vaccination syndrome, which includes symptoms such as exercise intolerance, fatigue, brain fog, insomnia, and dizziness, according to Yale researchers.
—
People Staff, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Working with an allergist is the best way to diagnose a potential strawberry allergy or intolerance.
—Corinne Savides Happel, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
The runners-up, listed in order of protein content, are all worth mentioning, and could be a fit for you based on your flavor preferences, food allergies and intolerances, and supermarket selection.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
Milky is a pill marketed to young people with lactose intolerance.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for intolerance
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
People Staff, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Working with an allergist is the best way to diagnose a potential strawberry allergy or intolerance.
—Corinne Savides Happel, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
The runners-up, listed in order of protein content, are all worth mentioning, and could be a fit for you based on your flavor preferences, food allergies and intolerances, and supermarket selection.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
Milky is a pill marketed to young people with lactose intolerance.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for intolerance
Cite this Entry
“Intolerance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intolerance. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
intolerance
noun
in·tol·er·ance
(ˈ)in-ˈtäl-(ə-)rən(t)s
1
: the quality or state of being intolerant
2
: exceptional sensitivity (as to a drug or food)
Medical Definition
intolerance
noun
in·tol·er·ance
(ˈ)in-ˈtäl(-ə)-rən(t)s
1
: lack of an ability to endure
an intolerance to light
2
: exceptional sensitivity (as to a food or drug)
specifically
: inability to properly metabolize or absorb a substance
glucose intolerance
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share