The characteristic of certain tree species which does not permit them to survive in the shade of other trees, e g aspen and Norway pine are intolerant; sugar maple and balsam fir are tolerant
impatience with annoyances; "his intolerance of interruptions" unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs
Intolerance is the unwillingness to accept the legitimacy of another person, group, or idea that differs from one's own It may result in an effort to get rid of the "objectionable" person or idea, or it may simply result in treating them in a subservient way, as occurs when people of certain racial or ethnic groups are discriminated against by the dominant group in a society
Intolerance is an unwillingness to accept other people or groups who are different from one's own When we are intolerant we may want to get rid of the other person, group or idea, or we may just treat them as if they were less valuable or less important than we are Racial discrimination and prejudice are forms of intolerance
disapproval Intolerance is unwillingness to let other people act in a different way or hold different opinions from you. his intolerance of any opinion other than his own. tolerance
The quality of being intolerant; refusal to allow to others the enjoyment of their opinions, chosen modes of worship, and the like; want of patience and forbearance; illiberality; bigotry; as, intolerance shown toward a religious sect
The characteristic of certain tree species which does not permit them to survive in the shade of other trees Example: Oak and loblolly pine are intolerant; sugar maple and balsam fir are tolerant
{i} lack of tolerance, bigotry, bias, prejudice; inability to tolerate or withstand; extreme sensitivity (to a medicine, food, etc.)