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How to pronounce unbearably

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/ənˈbɛɹ.əb.li/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Related entry: unbearable

So unpleasant, painful, or difficult that you cannot continue experiencing it.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

So unpleasant, painful, or difficult that you cannot continue experiencing it.

The heat was unbearable.

She was in unbearable pain.

Common phrases & grammar

unbearable pain · unbearable heat · unbearable noise

It is unbearable to + verb

an unbearable + noun

adjective

Very unpleasant to be with because of someone's behavior.

My boss is unbearable when he is stressed.

Her constant complaining is unbearable.

Common phrases & grammar

unbearable behavior

[person] is unbearable

an unbearable person

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