endurable
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈdjʊərəbl]
Word
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?
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