impasse

nounstalemate

Synonyms for impasse

noun stalemate

Antonyms for impasse

Word Origin & History

1851, "blind alley," from French impasse "impassable road, blind alley, impasse," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + Middle French passe "a passing," from passer "to pass" (see pass (v.)). Supposedly coined by Voltaire as a euphemism for cul de sac. Figurative use also from 1851.

Example Sentences for impasse

"I live at the end of the Impasse des Bourdonnais," he said rapidly.

According to them, the investigation into the activities of that ship had come to an impasse.

"Seems to be an impasse, Mr. Cornell," he said with an amused smile.

He got round the impasse by kicking out the foot rest of the third chair.

Here was an impasse from which obviously there was but one method of extrication.

And mere abuse of those who point out the impasse cannot change the facts.

Brion was winning—if none of the watchers broke the impasse.

We had arrived at this impasse when the man suddenly reappeared, wiping his mouth.

Sally knows from her mother's tone of voice that they are approaching an impasse.

Impasse Robiquet at No. 81 dates from the fifteenth century.

impasse

Synonyms for impasse

Antonyms for impasse

blockage

corner

crises

crisis

cul-de-sac

impasse

Synonyms for impasse

Antonyms for impasse

More words related to impasse

blind alley

blockage

corner

crises

crisis

cul-de-sac