Intolerance

/ɪntˈɒləɹəns/

/ˌɪnˈtɑɫɝəns/

[noun]

Intolerance

[NOUN]

impatience with annoyances

the state of being reluctant to accept ideas, thoughts, or behaviors that differ from one's own

antonyms : tolerance

Examples

1. We advise a food sensitivity test to better identify true food intolerances and appropriate amount of time to keep out of your system for optimal health and healing.

2. I have decided to cut down on my consumption of dairy products due to lactose intolerance.

3. The history professor believed that while great works of literature provide insights into the human condition, a great book is a great evil when its ideas are twisted to promote hatred and intolerance.

4. Lactose intolerance affects a lot of people just 5 to 20% of Caucasians but 80 to 95% of Native Americans 50% of Hispanics 90% of Eastern Asians and 65 to 75% of African Americans.