Tolerant
adjective
Able to accept or allow different viewpoints or behaviors that one may not agree with.
She is very tolerant of his habits, even though they annoy her sometimes.
Often appears as...
- be tolerant towards
- relatively tolerant
adjective
In medicine, it means that a body can accept or resist the negative effects of drugs, poison, or harmful conditions.
After years of medication, his body has become tolerant to painkillers.
Often appears as...
- tolerant to
- become tolerant
adjective
In botany, it means that a plant or an organism is able to survive or grow in extreme or difficult conditions.
Saguaro cacti are very tolerant of the harsh desert conditions.
Often appears as...
- tolerant to
- drought tolerant
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Able to accept or allow different viewpoints or behaviors that one may not agree with.
She is very tolerant of his habits, even though they annoy her sometimes.
Often appears as...
- be tolerant towards
- relatively tolerant
adjective
In medicine, it means that a body can accept or resist the negative effects of drugs, poison, or harmful conditions.
After years of medication, his body has become tolerant to painkillers.
Often appears as...
- tolerant to
- become tolerant
adjective
In botany, it means that a plant or an organism is able to survive or grow in extreme or difficult conditions.
Saguaro cacti are very tolerant of the harsh desert conditions.
Often appears as...
- tolerant to
- drought tolerant
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Tolerant is often used to discuss accepting cultural differences and diversity.
A tolerant society embraces various cultures and traditions.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Emotion
Using 'tolerant' usually implies a positive attitude towards differences.
She is tolerant of other people's opinions.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Full Acceptance
Being tolerant doesn't mean full agreement, just willingness to allow differences.
He is tolerant of his neighbor's loud music.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Tolerant is often used to discuss accepting cultural differences and diversity.
A tolerant society embraces various cultures and traditions.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Emotion
Using 'tolerant' usually implies a positive attitude towards differences.
She is tolerant of other people's opinions.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Full Acceptance
Being tolerant doesn't mean full agreement, just willingness to allow differences.
He is tolerant of his neighbor's loud music.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Tolerant is often used to discuss accepting cultural differences and diversity.
A tolerant society embraces various cultures and traditions.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Emotion
Using 'tolerant' usually implies a positive attitude towards differences.
She is tolerant of other people's opinions.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Full Acceptance
Being tolerant doesn't mean full agreement, just willingness to allow differences.
He is tolerant of his neighbor's loud music.
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Depression, the secret...
and if you feel better, then you are effectively not depressed anymore. So I became much more tolerant of the vast world of alternative treatments. And I get letters, I get hundreds of letters from people writing to tell me about what's worked for them. Someone was asking me backstage today about meditation.
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Why Brexit happened --...
and they are also by far the most tolerant areas. It's those areas of the country that have the lowest levels of immigration that actually are the most exclusionary and intolerant towards migrants. So we need to encourage exchange programs. We need to ensure that older generations who maybe can't travel
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Why are cockroaches so...
cockroaches would probably not survive a nuclear apocalypse. Compared with other insects, cockroaches are only mildly tolerant to radiation. They would die near the sites of nuclear explosions and would still be severely compromised miles away. Moreover, disasters that threaten humanity
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The rise of modern...
As a result, politics is no longer about seeking compromise and consensus through tolerant democratic institutions. Instead, these leaders seek to overturn what they see as a broken system. This means that where a liberal democracy has the utmost respect for institutions
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One woman, eight...
So, even though sometimes it's still hard, I will share with you that it helps me to realize society is more tolerant, usually because of places like this, because of ideas like this, and people like you, with an open mind.
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Bringing critical care...
motivate governments donors and local communities to renew the fight against hiv/aids a new drought tolerant maize variety will empower farmers to feed their children and escape poverty but it will also generate
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How We Can Make the...
and literally hundreds of indicators. Also, while some of the goals are pretty specific -- end hunger -- others are a lot vaguer -- promote peaceful and tolerant societies. So to help us with this benchmarking,
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Pamela Ronald: The case...
I study genes that make plants resistant to disease and tolerant of stress. In recent years, millions of people around the world have come to believe that there's something sinister about genetic modification.
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Iceland Is Growing New...
well adapted material the genetics of forest trees are important how much heat they need in the summer to grow how tolerant they are to droughts when they know to stop growing in the autumn these
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Bonobo Loves Being...
play is a safe way to test the boundaries of a relationship and that helps to build an incredibly tolerant society
Video examples
Depression, the secret...
and if you feel better, then you are effectively not depressed anymore. So I became much more tolerant of the vast world of alternative treatments. And I get letters, I get hundreds of letters from people writing to tell me about what's worked for them. Someone was asking me backstage today about meditation.
Video examples
Why Brexit happened --...
and they are also by far the most tolerant areas. It's those areas of the country that have the lowest levels of immigration that actually are the most exclusionary and intolerant towards migrants. So we need to encourage exchange programs. We need to ensure that older generations who maybe can't travel
Video examples
Why are cockroaches so...
cockroaches would probably not survive a nuclear apocalypse. Compared with other insects, cockroaches are only mildly tolerant to radiation. They would die near the sites of nuclear explosions and would still be severely compromised miles away. Moreover, disasters that threaten humanity
Video examples
The rise of modern...
As a result, politics is no longer about seeking compromise and consensus through tolerant democratic institutions. Instead, these leaders seek to overturn what they see as a broken system. This means that where a liberal democracy has the utmost respect for institutions
Video examples
One woman, eight...
So, even though sometimes it's still hard, I will share with you that it helps me to realize society is more tolerant, usually because of places like this, because of ideas like this, and people like you, with an open mind.
Video examples
Bringing critical care...
motivate governments donors and local communities to renew the fight against hiv/aids a new drought tolerant maize variety will empower farmers to feed their children and escape poverty but it will also generate
Video examples
How We Can Make the...
and literally hundreds of indicators. Also, while some of the goals are pretty specific -- end hunger -- others are a lot vaguer -- promote peaceful and tolerant societies. So to help us with this benchmarking,
Video examples
Pamela Ronald: The case...
I study genes that make plants resistant to disease and tolerant of stress. In recent years, millions of people around the world have come to believe that there's something sinister about genetic modification.
Video examples
Iceland Is Growing New...
well adapted material the genetics of forest trees are important how much heat they need in the summer to grow how tolerant they are to droughts when they know to stop growing in the autumn these
Video examples
Bonobo Loves Being...
play is a safe way to test the boundaries of a relationship and that helps to build an incredibly tolerant society
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Quote examples
Ginnifer Goodwin
American Actress
I know now that there are men out there who are, for me, the whole package, who are supportive of my successes because they know I will be just as supportive of theirs. I'm less tolerant of foolishness now; I know that it's important I not tie myself up with the wrong person, because then I will miss the right person coming along.
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Jane Goodall
English Scientist
There are certain characteristics that define a good chimp mother. She is patient, she is protective but she is not over-protective - that is really important. She is tolerant, but she can impose discipline. She is affectionate. She plays. And the most important of all: she is supportive.
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George Washington Carver
American Scientist
How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.
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Julie Plec
American Producer
If the day-to-day culture is saying it's OK to not be inclusive or tolerant, that it's OK to be bigoted, then it's your responsibility to double down and make it OK in storytelling to be inclusive and tolerant.
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John Mellencamp
American Musician
As I get older, I have a different look on life. I just try to be a little more tolerant and a little bit more centered about what's going on around me and not so emotional.
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H. L. Mencken
American Writer
The worst government is often the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression.
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Priti Patel
British Politician
There is so much for the U.K. to be proud of - a world-class, modern economy and a free, fair and tolerant society.
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Julie Payette
Canadian Politician
Let's work together to keep our country open, tolerant, respectful, and progressive.
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Judy Biggert
American Politician
Our country is the most generous, open, tolerant, and democratic in the world.
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Holly Hunter
American Actress
I really admire people who are extraordinarily tolerant and patient.
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Ginnifer Goodwin
American Actress
I know now that there are men out there who are, for me, the whole package, who are supportive of my successes because they know I will be just as supportive of theirs. I'm less tolerant of foolishness now; I know that it's important I not tie myself up with the wrong person, because then I will miss the right person coming along.
Quote examples
Jane Goodall
English Scientist
There are certain characteristics that define a good chimp mother. She is patient, she is protective but she is not over-protective - that is really important. She is tolerant, but she can impose discipline. She is affectionate. She plays. And the most important of all: she is supportive.
Quote examples
George Washington Carver
American Scientist
How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.
Quote examples
Julie Plec
American Producer
If the day-to-day culture is saying it's OK to not be inclusive or tolerant, that it's OK to be bigoted, then it's your responsibility to double down and make it OK in storytelling to be inclusive and tolerant.
Quote examples
John Mellencamp
American Musician
As I get older, I have a different look on life. I just try to be a little more tolerant and a little bit more centered about what's going on around me and not so emotional.
Quote examples
H. L. Mencken
American Writer
The worst government is often the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression.
Quote examples
Priti Patel
British Politician
There is so much for the U.K. to be proud of - a world-class, modern economy and a free, fair and tolerant society.
Quote examples
Julie Payette
Canadian Politician
Let's work together to keep our country open, tolerant, respectful, and progressive.
Quote examples
Judy Biggert
American Politician
Our country is the most generous, open, tolerant, and democratic in the world.
Quote examples
Holly Hunter
American Actress
I really admire people who are extraordinarily tolerant and patient.
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