Bearable and Harsh

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Bearable adjective - Capable of being endured.

Usage example: the pain from a sprained ankle is annoying but bearable

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Harsh is an antonym for bearable.

Harsh adjective - Difficult to endure.

Usage example: harsh conditions in the refugee camp

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Bearable is an antonym for harsh.

Nearby Words: harshness, harshly

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