The meaning of TOLERANT is willing to accept the beliefs, feelings, habits, or behaviors of another group, culture, etc. as legitimate even when they differ from one's own —often used with of. How to use tolerant in a sentence.

TOLERANT definition: 1. willing to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not…. Learn more.

If you're tolerant it means that you accept people who are unlike you or put up with stuff you don't like. If you let your roommate play the same awful '80s mix over and over and don't say anything, you're probably a very tolerant person.

Synonyms for TOLERANT: patient, stoic, obedient, passive, stoical, forbearing, uncomplaining, willing; Antonyms of TOLERANT: complaining, impatient, protesting, resistant, fed up, weary, tired, bored

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If you describe someone as tolerant, you approve of the fact that they allow other people to say and do as they like, even if they do not agree with or like it.

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tolerant (of/towards somebody/something) able to accept what other people say or do even if you do not agree with it. He has a very tolerant attitude towards other religions.

Having or showing tolerance of others' beliefs, practices, etc. Able to withstand or endure an adverse environmental condition. Plants tolerant of extreme heat. Of or having tolerance. Able …

Inclined to tolerate the beliefs or behavior of others; forbearing: a tolerant attitude. 2. Able to withstand or endure an adverse environmental condition: plants tolerant of extreme heat. 3. Able to digest or metabolize a food, drug, or other substance or …