Insupportable

usgb/ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbl/
adjective

Not bearable; unacceptable.

The intense heat was insupportable.
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Often appears as...

  • insupportable pain
  • insupportable cruelty

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Formal, Disapproving

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Emotional Weight

Used to express strong negative emotions about situations or experiences.

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The insupportable sadness after losing her pet lingered for months.
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Not Always Literal

Sometimes used figuratively to describe situations that are very difficult, not only physically.

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The wait for exam results was insupportable.
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Extreme Conditions

Often describes extreme physical conditions that are hard to withstand.

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The insupportable heatwave caused widespread discomfort.
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