noun
definition
One who is intolerant; a bigot.
adjective
definition
Unable or indisposed to tolerate, endure or bear.
example
I am lactose-intolerant, so I can't drink milk.
definition
Not tolerant; close-minded about new or different ideas; indisposed to tolerate contrary opinions or beliefs; impatient of dissent or opposition; denying or refusing the right of private opinion or choice in others; inclined to persecute or suppress dissent.
Examples of intolerant in a Sentence
Roman law was by no means intolerant to the Jews.
They're not intolerant to daylight like you are.
Intolerant reliance upon force presents greater difficulties to them; soon it grows quite obsolete.
In the day of their power they showed themselves as intolerant as their opponents bad been.
The name of Torquemada stands for all that is intolerant and narrow, despotic and cruel.
During Peter Stuyvesant's governorship there was little toleration of other denominations, but the West India Company reversed his intolerant proclamations against Lutherans and Quakers.
In 553 he interdicted the use of the Talmud (which had then not long been completed), and the Byzantine emperors of the 8th and 9th centuries passed even more intolerant regulations.
It is much less certain that the disciplinary reforms which the council, following the example of its predecessors, re-enacted, owed anything to Protestantism, unless indeed the council would have shown itself less intolerant in respect to such innovations as the use of the vernacular in the services had this not smacked of evangelicalism.
Although this "much-abused prelate," as Lecky calls him, was a firm supporter of the English government in Ireland, he was far from being a man of tyrannical or intolerant disposition.
These are connected by the presence of peculiar types, Proteaceae, Restiaceae, Rutaceae, &c., mostly shrubby in habit and on the whole somewhat intolerant of a moist climate.
He was not only paradoxical to the verge of craziness, but intolerant to the verge of bigotry.
A lot of people are very intolerant to these groups of people.
Alexander Ghent had fallen into the hands of John Casimir, Farnese and under his armed protection a fierce and intolerant governor= Calvinism reigned supreme in that important city.
Again Sella was called upon, but again the dog-in-the-manger policy of Depretis, Cairoli, Nicotera and Baccarini, in conjunction with the intolerant attitude of some extreme Conservatives, proved fatal to his endeavours.
It's rich in nutrition and bears no threat to the lactose intolerant community.
Some children may also be intolerant of food colorings, additives, and preservatives.
What about people who are lactose intolerant?
In type 2 diabetes the pancreas does produce insulin but cells become increasingly intolerant to the action of the insulin.
They have been touchy about, if not intolerant of, criticism, betraying a lack of introspection.
Both euthanasia and abortion are subjects ripe for debate, although unfortunately opposing sides are often intolerant of each other!
Young people have a tendency to be intolerant of difference and often mock their peers who are clever or hard working.
Intolerant and inconsiderate motorists who are driving too fast are unlikely to realize that they're unsafe.
So " the Pious " achieved the object for which presumably they took up arms. The re-establishment of Judaism, which alone of current religions was intolerant of a rival, seems to have excited the jealousy of their neighbours who had embraced the Greek way of life.
They are lactose-free, and perfect for those babies who are lactose intolerant.
If you're on a diet or are lactose intolerant, you would want to try some sugar and diary-free baking.
One reason someone would be interested in dairy-free baking would be if they were either lactose intolerant or if they had a milk allergy.
Moreover, though probiotic dairy foods are sometimes tolerated by individuals who are otherwise lactose intolerant, coconut kefir is now becoming a popular item in health food stores.
Many individuals across the globe are either lactose intolerant or allergic to lactose altogether.
Cow's milk should be avoided if it irritates your dog's stomach because some dogs are lactose intolerant.
This milk is ideal for people who are lactose intolerant, following a vegan diet or simply looking to lead a healthier lifestyle.
Infants who have heart murmurs and do not thrive, eat, or breathe properly, and older children who lose consciousness suddenly or are intolerant to exercise should be evaluated.
People from cultures in which adult consumption of milk and milk products occurred earliest are less likely to be lactose intolerant than people from areas where dairy farming began more recently.
This test is not administered to infants and very young children because of the risk of dehydration from drinking the lactose-containing liquid, which can cause diarrhea in those who are lactose intolerant, resulting in dehydration.
While the test is useful for children and adults, infants and young children should not take it because of the risk of dehydration from diarrhea in those who are lactose intolerant.
If the child is lactose intolerant, the child should experience symptoms within several hours.
Many children may only need to eliminate major milk-containing products from their diet, while others who are intolerant to even small amounts of lactose may be required to follow severe dietary restrictions.
Parents must guard the health of a child who is lactose intolerant by carefully managing the child's diet to avoid foods that will result in symptoms while providing foods that contain necessary nutrients for the child's health and growth.
Children who are lactose intolerant have difficulty digesting milk and milk products, and may be at risk for malnutrition, particularly a calcium deficiency.
Youths ages 15-18 group may become focused on establishing their independence and on social and school activities, and they may become intolerant of their parents' problems.
Granting organizations are even more intolerant of incomplete or poorly put together applications online than on paper.
Youngsters who have sensitive skin and are intolerant of "the itchies," won't be comfortable in scratchy fabrics or costumes with velcro closures.
Persons who suffer from celiac disease are so intolerant to gluten protein that their immune system begins to attack its own digestive tracts in an effort to eliminate gluten from the body.
Unfortunately, because communion wafers contain gluten, those with celiac disease or those who are gluten intolerant cannot receive the sacred host.
For instance, if you are both lactose intolerant and gluten sensitive, but you only eliminated gluten in your diet, your symptoms may improve over the course of your program, though they will not improve entirely.
Perhaps one of the more difficult aspects of being gluten intolerant is finding foods which agree with your tastes.
Fortunately, Food for Life carries a line of gluten-free products which are safe for gluten intolerant individuals.
The Food Intolerant Customer estimates as many as one in seven people may be gluten intolerant.
The CSA maintains that, at this time, oats cannot be said to be a risk-free choice for the gluten intolerant, and should only be consumed with caution.
This is a boon for the gluten intolerant, as it eliminates the need for detective work before your enjoy your snack.
While pleasant, holidays often cause stress, especially when you or a family member is gluten intolerant.