tolerant[adjective]Synonyms: broad-minded, catholic, forbearing, liberal, long-suffering, open-minded, understanding, unprejudiced
Antonyms: intolerant
Contrasted words: narrow, narrow-minded, prejudiced, dogmatic, bigoted, severe, stern, uncompromising, unforgiving, unsympathetic
Related Words: open-minded,
permissive,
benevolent,
humane,
condoning,
excusing,
forgiving,
sympathetic,
understanding [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
tol‧e‧rant /ˈtɒlərənt $ ˈtɑː-/
adjective1. allowing people to do, say, or believe what they want without criticizing or punishing them
Antonym : intolerant ⇒
toleratetolerant of/towards Luckily, my parents were tolerant of my choice of music. a tolerant society2. plants that are tolerant of particular weather or soil conditions can exist in those conditions
tolerant of trees that are tolerant of salt sea winds [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲