
Intolerance
Social Context
Used to discuss social issues like discrimination to express disapproval of narrow-mindedness.

Intolerance in society often leads to conflict.
Emotional Weight
Carries a negative connotation when describing someone's inability to accept different views.

Her intolerance creates a hostile environment.
Common Misuse
Don't confuse 'intolerance' with 'indifference', which means lack of interest.

Their intolerance of new ideas, not indifference, hindered progress.
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BiasBigotryDiscriminateDogmatismPrejudiceRacismSectarianXenophobia
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