Difficult
Difficult adjective - Requiring considerable physical or mental effort.
Intolerable and difficult are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Intolerable" instead an adjective "Difficult".
Nearby Word: difficulty
Intolerable
Intolerable adjective - More than can be put up with.
Difficult and intolerable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Difficult" instead an adjective "Intolerable".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Just choosing who to heal, knowing that she can't possibly help everyone who deserves it, is a difficult if not intolerable burden.
Source: Literature / Whateley Universe
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