intolerantly
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In a narrow-minded manner: Acting or thinking in a way that is not open to different ideas, beliefs, or opinions; characterized by a lack of liberality.
- In an intolerant manner: Behaving without acceptance or patience for beliefs, practices, or people that differ from one's own.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- He reacted intolerantly to any suggestion that contradicted his own views.
- The policy was applied intolerantly, leaving no room for individual circumstances.
- She spoke intolerantly about cultures she did not understand.
Advanced Usage
- Used to modify verbs of action, speech, or thought: Describes how an action is performed with prejudice or a refusal to accept difference.
- The law was enforced intolerantly.
- He argued his point intolerantly, dismissing all counter-arguments.
Variants and Related Words
- Intolerant (adjective): Not tolerant; unwilling to accept differences.
- He was intolerant of criticism.
- Intolerance (noun): The quality or state of being intolerant.
- Religious intolerance can lead to conflict.
Synonyms
- Bigotedly: In a manner characterized by obstinate or unreasonable attachment to a belief or opinion.
- Prejudicially: In a way that shows preconceived opinion that is not based on reason.
- Illiberally: In a manner that is not open to new ideas; narrow-mindedly.
Antonyms
- Tolerantly: In a manner showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior one does not necessarily agree with.
- Open-mindedly: In a manner receptive to arguments and ideas.
- Liberally: In a manner that is open to new behavior or opinions.
Adverb
- in a narrow-minded manner
- his illiberally biased way of thinking
- in an intolerant manner