low tolerance

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a weak ability to withstand pain, hardship, or the effects of a substance

toleranceADJECTIVE + tolerance

Categories:

low

Examples (10)

  • She has a low tolerance for noise and prefers quiet environments.
  • Due to his illness, he developed a low tolerance for certain medications.
  • The new employee showed a surprisingly low tolerance for stress in the demanding role.
  • These delicate plants have a low tolerance for drought and require frequent watering.
  • After years of heavy drinking, he found he now had a very low tolerance for alcohol.
  • My grandmother has a low tolerance for spicy food, so we cook mild dishes for her.
  • The software system has an extremely low tolerance for errors, making it highly reliable.
  • Children often have a low tolerance for boredom, needing constant stimulation.
  • He admitted to having a low tolerance for incompetence, which sometimes made him impatient.
  • Even a small amount of caffeine gives her jitters because of her low tolerance.