〜に堪えない

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Formation

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Dict. Form
Verb
/Noun
に堪えない
Variations
にたえない

Meaning

Used to describe something so terrible, cruel, or unpleasant that it is unbearable or painful to experience (see, hear, etc.).

Examples

彼の無責任な発言は、聞くに堪えない。

His irresponsible remarks are unbearable to listen to.

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