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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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“These legal battles waste critical government resources and make it impossible for energy companies to plan and invest in new projects,” Hegseth told the committee.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

This can be an especially tough situation if you need a car ASAP, because it’s impossible to increase your credit score 100 points overnight.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Until the 2020s, even attempting such a rebuild would have been impossible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

While sporadic signs of a resolution have worked to keep stock markets afloat, it is impossible to hide from macro indicators like inflation.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

I’d be a complete stranger there, impossible to place or trace.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo