01 a. Not enduring; not able to endure.
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Not enduring; not able to endure.“The powers of human bodies being limited and intolerant of excesses.” — Arbuthnot.
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Not tolerating difference of opinion or sentiment, especially in religious matters; refusing to allow others the enjoyment of their opinions, rights, or worship; unjustly impatient of the opinion of those disagree with us; not tolerant; unforbearing; bigoted.“Religion, harsh, intolerant, austere, Parent of manners like herself severe.” — Cowper.