Synonyms of tolerance

tolerance

noun

ˈtä-lə-rən(t)s 

as in patience

the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining

showed great tolerance in dealing with the child's tantrums

Synonyms & Similar Words

• patience
• forbearance
• sufferance
• willingness
• acquiescence
• long-suffering
• discipline
• subordination
• resignation
• passivity
• docility
• compliance
• obedience
• passiveness
• conformism
• tractability
• submissiveness
• submission
• self-control
• amenability

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• impatience
• resistance
• defiance
• disobedience
• insubordination
• willfulness
• recalcitrance
• intractability
• contrariness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tolerance

Technicians spent weeks running inert dummy rods through the cutters to verify tolerances before introducing live radioactive fuel. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026

Hardy mums are best for outdoor use due to their cold tolerance, while florist mums are better suited for indoor decor. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026

Another option is a glucose tolerance test which measures how the body responds to a glucose-containing drink. — Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026

At the same time, there will be no tolerance for violence or destruction of property. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026