Definition & Meaning of "tolerant"

tolerant

ADJECTIVE

showing respect to what other people say or do even when one disagrees with them

Example

The tolerant teacher encouraged open discussions in the classroom, fostering an environment where students felt free to express diverse viewpoints without fear of judgment.

Despite their differences in political beliefs, the tolerant siblings respected each other's perspectives and engaged in constructive conversations.

The tolerant coworker listened attentively to their colleague's ideas, even if they had opposing viewpoints, fostering collaboration and mutual respect.

(of a plant, animal, or machine) able to endure or withstand something without adverse effects or damage

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

tolerant and forgiving under provocation

showing the capacity for endurance

word family

toler

Verb

tolerant

Adjective

intolerant

Adjective

intolerant