Dictionary Entry
tolerance
nounFind the meaning of the word tolerance, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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Willingness to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that differ from your own; the ability to put up with something unpleasant.
Example Sentence
Showing tolerance toward classmates with different backgrounds helps create a friendly and respectful school environment.
Usage Note
Use 'tolerance' when talking about accepting differences in people, enduring discomfort, or engineering limits of size or error.