Definition of Tolerance

ability to withstand problems or discomfort

Examples of Tolerance in a sentence

Since none of the passengers on the plane complained about the constantly screaming baby, they had a high tolerance to the noise.  🔊

Even though the soccer player twisted his ankle in the middle of the game, his tolerance of the pain allowed him to finish playing the game.  🔊

After being yelled at for half an hour by his girlfriend, the boyfriend’s tolerance of her anger allowed him to stand there calmly and listen.  🔊

In the kindergarten class, Miss Phillips didn’t realize that Billy was kicking another student due to that student’s tolerance of Billy’s behavior.  🔊

Tolerance of diversity in the community led to the acceptance of every person into their church despite their background or personal characteristics.  🔊

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