tolerant

Definitions

Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.

Able to endure specified conditions or substances without adverse reaction.

Examples

She is remarkably tolerant of people who hold different political views.

The plant is surprisingly tolerant of dry soil and direct sunlight.

A healthy society must be tolerant of diverse cultural traditions.

Synonyms

broad-minded open-minded liberal forbearing lenient indulgent permissive

Antonyms

intolerant narrow-minded bigoted prejudiced biased dogmatic judgmental