intolerance

/ɪnˈtɑlərəns/
noun
  1. Unwillingness to accept or respect beliefs, opinions, or practices that differ from one's own, especially in matters of religion, race, or politics.
    • The school has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of intolerance.
    • Religious intolerance has caused many conflicts throughout history.
    • His intolerance of other people's lifestyles made him difficult to be around.
  2. A physical inability to tolerate a particular food, medicine, or substance without adverse effects.
    • Lactose intolerance means she cannot drink regular milk.
    • Some people develop an intolerance to gluten later in life.
    • The doctor tested him for food intolerances after he complained of stomach pain.
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