intolerant

• Beschreibt eine Person, die andere Meinungen, Überzeugungen oder Praktiken nicht akzeptieren oder respektieren will.

Describes a person who is unwilling to accept or respect different opinions, beliefs, or practices.

1. Unwilling to accept differencesB2formal

   Not willing to accept or respect opinions, beliefs, or behaviors that differ from one's own.

   Intolerant

   • He is intolerant of any criticism of his work.
   • The regime was known for being intolerant of political dissent.
   • She found his intolerant attitude towards other cultures very frustrating.

   Synonymebigotedclosed-mindeddogmatichideboundilliberalinsularnarrow-mindedprejudicedprovincialsmall-minded

   Antonymebroad-mindedliberalopen-mindedpermissivetolerant

2. Narrow-minded about beliefsB2formal

   Having a rigid and closed-minded view, especially regarding one's own cherished opinions.

   Intolerant gegenüber anderen Überzeugungen

   • His intolerant views on religion made him difficult to talk to.
   • The group was intolerant of any ideas that challenged their traditions.
   • Being intolerant of new perspectives can hinder personal growth.

   Synonymebigotedclose-mindeddogmatichideboundilliberalnarrow-mindedopinionatedpartisanprejudicedsectarian

   Antonymebroad-mindedliberalopen-mindedtolerant