tolerance

Definitions

The ability or willingness to endure the existence of opinions or behavior that one dislikes or disagrees with.

The capacity to sustain or endure a particular substance, environmental condition, or physical hardship without adverse reaction.

Examples

The community is known for its high level of tolerance toward people of different backgrounds.

Building tolerance for spicy food takes time and practice.

The machine was designed with a very low tolerance for error to ensure precision.

Synonyms

forbearance acceptance endurance patience open-mindedness leniency broad-mindedness

Antonyms

intolerance bigotry prejudice narrow-mindedness impatience bias dogmatism