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tolerant
/ˈtɒlərənt/
willing to accept differing opinions or behaviors
She is very tolerant of people's different lifestyles.
She accepts and respects people's choices without judgment.
formalinformal
Willing to accept or endure something, especially differing opinions or behaviors, without getting upset or angry.
A tolerant society respects diversity and individual freedoms.
A society that allows and accepts differences in beliefs and lifestyles.
He became more tolerant of criticism as he matured.
He learned to accept and handle criticism without getting defensive.
Often used to describe attitudes toward cultural, religious, or personal differences.
Collocations
tolerant ofaccepting or enduring something without complaintbecome tolerantto develop an accepting attitude over time
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'tolerant' to describe a positive attitude toward differences, not just passive endurance.
Gold Rule
Avoid Misuse
Do not use 'tolerant' to imply mere endurance; it suggests acceptance and respect.
Word Origin
From Latin 'tolerantem', present participle of 'tolerare' (to endure, bear).
Usage Notes
Often used in social, political, or cultural contexts to describe attitudes toward diversity.
Word Breakdown
toler
to bear or endure
root-ant
one who does something
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