intolerant

UK /ɪnˈtɑləɹənt/ US /ɪnˈtɑləɹənt/
adj 3noun 1

Definitions

adj

1

Unable or indisposed to tolerate, endure or bear.

2

Unable to digest food or be given substances of a certain composition without adverse effects.

Near-synonym: allergic

I am intolerant of lactose, so I can't drink milk

3

Not tolerant; close-minded about new or different ideas; indisposed to tolerate contrary opinions or beliefs; impatient of dissent or opposition; denying or refusing the right of private opinion or choice in others; inclined to persecute or

Whilſt Congregationaliſts in England were complaining of the intolerant ſpirit of Epiſcopalians there

They ſhewed their intolerant ſpirit by demanding a ſtrict execution of the penal laws againſt Catholics

noun

1

One who is intolerant; a bigot.

[…] a portion of the prejudice which darkened the spirits of these intolerants, might perhaps have cast its shadow over him.

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