← Back to Fala2Me

intolerant context

[ɪnˈtɒlərənt ˈkɒntekst]
noun phrasepl: intolerant contexts / contextos intolerantes
contexto intolerante
1. A situation, environment, or setting characterized by a lack of willingness to accept views, beliefs, or practices that differ from one's own; a circumstance where prejudice, discrimination, or closed-mindedness prevails
The intolerant context of the workplace made it difficult for minorities to feel welcome and respected.
O contexto intolerante do local de trabalho dificultava que as minorias se sentissem bem-vindas e respeitadas.
2. A social, political, or cultural environment that actively opposes or rejects diversity and inclusion
Growing up in an intolerant context shaped his views on social justice.
Crescer em um contexto intolerante moldou suas opiniões sobre justiça social.
Synonyms
hostile environmentprejudiced settingdiscriminatory atmosphereclosed-minded climate
Antonyms
tolerant contextinclusive environmentaccepting atmosphereopen-minded setting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contexto intolerante
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
contexto intolerante
Standard usage in European Portuguese
São Paulo
ambiente intolerante
Alternative usage favoring 'ambiente' (environment)

Related Idioms & Phrases

a climate of intolerance
an intolerant atmosphere
a prejudiced environment
toxic workplace culture
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →