tolerant

4 definitions • 6 examples

willing to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them:

The present government is even less tolerant of dissent.

People in Italy are more tolerant of children in public places than in Britain.

able to deal with something unpleasant or annoying, or to continue existing despite bad or difficult conditions:

I think men are less tolerant of stress than women.

Compared to other plants, rye is more tolerant of drought.

having the ability to bear something unpleasant or annoying, or to keep going despite difficulties:

Some grasses are very tolerant of drought.

willing to accept behavior and beliefs that are different from your own, even if you disagree with or disapprove of them:

Working with young people helps me be a little more tolerant.