1735, from Latin intolerantem (nominative intolerans) "not enduring, impatient, intolerant; intolerable," from in- a??nota?? (see in- (1)) + tolerans, present participle of tolerare a??to bear, endurea?? (see toleration). Of plants, from 1898. The noun meaning "intolerant person or persons" is from 1765.
雙語例句
1. He was intolerant of both suggestions and criticisms.