unendurable; intolerable; loathsome; hateful
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
unendurable; intolerable; unbearable
archaicLiterary variant of 叵耐. Used to describe situations or conditions that are impossible to endure. Commonly found in classical novels and historical texts.
Alas, fate toys with people, and lovers cannot become spouses.
Intolerable that petty men hold power while the loyal are banished.
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Alas, enemies meet on a narrow path, confronting each other in a tight spot.
adjective
loathsome; hateful; detestable (expressing strong frustration or anger)
archaicUsed in classical literature to express strong frustration, annoyance, or hatred toward a person or situation. Often functions as an exclamatory adjective at the beginning of a sentence.
How hateful that this rogue is so rude, daring to contradict his superior!
Intolerable how he bullies people too far; I must avenge this wrong.
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How detestable that these bandits repeatedly invade our borders, causing the people unspeakable suffering.