insufferable
Impossible to endure
Insufferable describes someone or something so irritating, arrogant, or obnoxious that they're impossible to tolerate: He became insufferable after his promotion, the insufferable heat of August.
The word suggests you must suffer through their presence—and can barely manage it.
An insufferable bore, an insufferable know-it-all, insufferable smugness.
Impossible to endure
- intolerableImpossible to bear
- unendurableImpossible to bear
- impossibleIncapable of occurring
- unacceptableNot meeting required standards
insupportable · oppressive · excruciating · agonizing · torturous · painful · grueling · overwhelming
Excessively high self-regard
- conceitedExcessively proud of oneself
- pompousAffectedly grand in manner
- smugExcessively self-satisfied
- self-importantExaggerating one's own significance
haughty · boastful · egotistical · vain · snobbish · pretentious · condescending · superior
Causing mild irritation
- irritatingCausing mild frustration
- gratingCrossed bars or harsh
- tediousBoring through length
- tiresomeCausing boredom or annoyance
exasperating · infuriating · maddening · aggravating · vexing · pestering · nagging · whining
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
disgust · disdain · contempt · eye-rolling · sighing · cringing · avoidance · fed-up
unbearable
Impossible to endure
- intolerableImpossible to bear
- unendurableImpossible to bear
- impossibleIncapable of occurring
unacceptable · insupportable · oppressive · excruciating · agonizing · torturous · painful · grueling · overwhelming
arrogant
Excessively high self-regard
- conceitedExcessively proud of oneself
- pompousAffectedly grand in manner
- smugExcessively self-satisfied
self-important · haughty · boastful · egotistical · vain · snobbish · pretentious · condescending · superior · obnoxious
annoying
Causing mild irritation
- irritatingCausing mild frustration
- gratingCrossed bars or harsh
- tediousBoring through length
tiresome · exasperating · infuriating · maddening · aggravating · vexing · pestering · nagging · whining · complaining
frustration
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- annoyanceState of being bothered
impatience · disgust · disdain · contempt · eye-rolling · sighing · cringing · avoidance · fed-up
- disgustdisgust, disgusting, disgusted, revulsion, repulsion
insufferabletolerable
Able to be endured
bearable · endurable · sufferable · supportable · sustainable
insufferablemild
Moderate in intensity
reasonable · satisfactory · adequate · moderate · gentle