Definitions

impossible

[im-pos-uh-buhl] / ɪmˈpɒs ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

beyond the bounds of possibility

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absurd futile hopeless impassable impractical inaccessible inconceivable insurmountable preposterous unattainable unimaginable unreasonable unthinkable unworkable useless

STRONG

visionary

WEAK

beyond contrary to reason cureless hardly possible hundred-to-one impervious impracticable inexecutable infeasible irrealizable irreparable no-go no-win not a prayer out of the question too much unachievable uncorrectable unfeasible unobtainable unrecoverable way-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

believable conceivable hopeful imaginable logical practical reasonable sensible

WEAK

achievable obtainable possible

ADJECTIVE

intolerable, ungovernable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absurd hopeless ludicrous outrageous preposterous unacceptable unreasonable

STRONG

offensive undesirable

WEAK

egregious improper incongruous objectionable unanswerable unsuitable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable

STRONG

pleasing

WEAK

achievable believable governable manageable tenable tolerable

Example Sentences

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She noted that while the breadth of the trade is “impossible to measure”, it is nonetheless significant.

From Barron's

“It would be a complete mess, and almost impossible for our Country to pay,” he added.

From MarketWatch

“These memory bubbles are transient but impossible to time,” they said.

From MarketWatch

This would make it next to impossible to run – even though she would still be expected to take the case to the Court of Cassation.

From BBC

It has been impossible to make phone calls abroad since Friday.

From Barron's