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| in·tol·er·ant [ in tóllərənt ] |
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1. refusing to accept differences: showing an unwillingness or refusal to accept people who are different from you, or views, beliefs, or lifestyles that differ from your own
 an intolerant society
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2. easily annoyed: easily angered or annoyed
He is rather intolerant of vague ideas and vague people.
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3. allergic to something: unable to eat or drink a particular food, ingredient, or substance, or to take a particular drug without having an allergic reaction or getting sick
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4. unfitted to something: unable to thrive or survive in a particular environment
a plant intolerant of dry conditions
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