tolerated
/tɒləˈreɪtɪd/ · tol·e·rat·ed
verb
- to allow or put up with something or someone that is not liked or approved of The community tolerated the noise from the construction site, but only until the early hours of the morning.
- to endure or bear something unpleasant or difficult She had to tolerate the long hours and low pay to get the experience she needed for her career.
noun
- something that is allowed or put up with, although it is not liked or approved of The noise from the construction site was a tolerated nuisance in the community.
adjective
- allowed or permitted, although not liked or approved of The tolerated level of pollution in the city was a major concern for environmentalists.
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Did you know? The word 'tolerated' has been used in various contexts, including politics and social issues, to describe the act of allowing or putting up with something that is not liked or approved of, often with the implication that it is not ideal or desirable.