a. [ L. intolerans, -antis: cf. F. intolérant. See In- not, and Tolerant. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 1. Not enduring; not able to endure. [ 1913 Webster ] The powers of human bodies being limited and intolerant of excesses. Arbuthnot. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Not tolerating difference of opinion or sentiment, especially in religious matters; refusing to allow others the enjoyment of their opinions, rights, or worship; unjustly impatient of the opinion of those disagree with us; not tolerant; unforbearing; bigoted. [ 1913 Webster ] Religion, harsh, intolerant, austere, Parent of manners like herself severe. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ] |