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Sufferable

/ˈsʌfəɹəb(ə)l/ · adjective

Meaning

Able to suffer, endure, or tolerate..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Able to suffer, endure, or tolerate.
  2. Capable of being endured, tolerated, permitted, or allowed.

Example Sentences

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Greek philosophers put it bluntly: "The best thing in the world is not to be born; but the second best is to die." Up to the point of suicide the suffering continues to be sufferable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does sufferable mean?

Sufferable means Able to suffer, endure, or tolerate..

What is a synonym for sufferable?

Common synonyms include tolerant, patient, avuncular, broad-minded.

What is the opposite of sufferable?

Possible antonyms include bigoted, insufferable, vulnerable, unendurable.

How do you use sufferable in a sentence?

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