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endurable

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈdjʊərəbl]

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Learn how to use endurable in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “physical experience”

(adjective) when something can be tolerated or managed without too much discomfort. If something is endurable, you can deal with it, even if it isn't very pleasant.

Example

The pain from my injury was endurable, so I didn’t need to take medicine.

Example

The heat was unbearable; it made it hard to stay outside.

Example

Is the waiting time for the bus endurable?

Context: “emotional experience”

(adjective) when a situation or feeling can be handled or accepted without feeling overwhelmed. It means you can cope with it, even if it’s not ideal.

Example

After talking about her feelings, she found her sadness to be endurable.

Example

The sadness felt overwhelming and not endurable at all.

Example

Do you think his long goodbye was endurable?

How to pronounce endurable

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈdjʊərəbl]

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