adjective

intolerant

in-TAH-ler-unt/ɪnˈtɑːlərənt/

Unwilling to accept beliefs or behavior different from one's own.

He is intolerant of beliefs that differ from his own.

An initially welcoming man becomes rejecting when his visitor rolls up a sleeve and reveals a harmless floral tattoo: intolerance toward another person's appearance and self-expression.

Etymology

inLatinnot

+tolerLatinbear, endure

+antLatinpresent-participle ending

Literally 'not enduring,' intolerant first described being unable or unwilling to bear something. The selected sense applies that unwillingness specifically to contrary opinions and beliefs, treating disagreement as something one will not put up with.

In context

MCC East Bay (Muslim Community Center)32:08

all over me how dare you make a judgment about another culture how can you be so intolerant of someone else's belief

Unique & Superior: Islam As a Way of Life | Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie

More examples

The club excludes anyone with intolerant views about other religions.
Her parents are intolerant of lifestyles they consider unconventional.
You can disagree with someone without being intolerant.

Forms

intolerant

intolerance noun — Unwillingness to accept differing beliefs or behavior.

Similar words

bigoted: Implies entrenched prejudice against people because of their group.
narrow-minded: Describes limited willingness to consider new ideas or perspectives.