🇬🇧 Tolerance meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Tolerance is the ability to accept and respect other people's beliefs, behaviors, and differences, even if they are different from your own. It involves being open-minded and understanding towards others. Tolerance also means being patient and understanding when things don’t go your way.

The cat showed great tolerance by letting the dog sleep in its favorite sunny spot.

Grandma has high tolerance for spicy food, but absolutely no tolerance for loud chewing.

My best friend’s tolerance for waiting in line is zero—she acts like five minutes is five years.

The cookie showed tolerance by not getting upset when the milk splashed on it.

My dad says he has a high tolerance for chaos, but I saw him hide in the closet when we had a family party.

On a crowded bus, a child spills juice and cries. An old woman wipes him with calm hands; her tolerance quiets the child. A young man bites his lip but chooses tolerance and, with fresh tolerance, offers a napkin. Tolerance passes between strangers. By the last stop, the driver nods with tired, warm tolerance and the bus feels lighter.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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