bearable
Able to withstand
Bearable describes something unpleasant that can be endured or tolerated.
Pain, heat, or grief may be intense but still bearable—not so overwhelming that you can't get through it.
The humidity was barely bearable.
Music made the long wait more bearable.
The word implies coping rather than comfort.
Able to be controlled
- acceptableMeeting minimum standards
- endurableCapable of being borne
- tolerableAble to be endured
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
livable · passable · adequate · satisfactory · sufficient · moderate · reasonable · survivable
When sensation becomes suffering
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- sufferingSustained experience of distress
- hardshipSuffering from difficult circumstances
stress · strain · burden · load · intensity · breaking point · limit · capacity
Capacity for sustained effort
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
toughness · fortitude · steadfastness · determination · resilience · hardiness · robustness · survivability
Calm during delays
- stoicismUncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
- long-sufferingPatiently enduring hardship
self-control · restraint · acceptance · resignation · serenity · composure · tolerance · enduring
manageable
Able to be controlled
- acceptableMeeting minimum standards
- endurableCapable of being borne
- tolerableAble to be endured
sustainable · livable · passable · adequate · satisfactory · sufficient · moderate · reasonable · survivable · supportable
pain threshold
When sensation becomes suffering
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- sufferingSustained experience of distress
hardship · stress · strain · burden · load · intensity · breaking point · limit · capacity · exhaustion
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
grit · toughness · fortitude · steadfastness · determination · resilience · hardiness · robustness · survivability · staying power
patience
Calm during delays
- stoicismUncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
long-suffering · self-control · restraint · acceptance · resignation · serenity · composure · tolerance · enduring · gritting teeth
bearableunbearable
Impossible to endure
intolerable · unendurable · insufferable · insupportable · unsupportable
bearableunbearable
Impossible to endure
intolerable · pleasant · enjoyable · delightful · wonderful