im·pos·si·ble
im·pos·si·ble/imˈpäsəb(ə)l/
adjective
not able to occur, exist, or be done.
"a seemingly impossible task"
synonyms: not possible, out of the question, not worth considering, unfeasible, impractical, impracticable, nonviable, unworkable, beyond one, unthinkable, unimaginable, inconceivable, paradoxical, illogical, irrational, undoable, like herding cats, unattainable, unachievable, unobtainable, hopeless, implausible, far-fetched, forlorn, vain, incredible, unbelievable, absurd, ludicrous, ridiculous, laughable, risible, preposterous, outlandish, outrageous, wild, harebrained
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3 days ago · 1. a : incapable of being or of occurring b : felt to be incapable of being done, attained, or fulfilled : insuperably difficult an impossible deadline.
impossible adjective (VERY DIFFICULT). very difficult to deal with: Traffic at rush hour is just impossible.
adjective · not possible; unable to be, exist, happen, etc. · unable to be done, performed, effected, etc.: an impossible assignment. · incapable of being true, ...
impossible Add to list Share · adjective. not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with. “an impossible dream” · adjective. totally unlikely.
1. not capable of being, being done, or happening 2. not capable of being done easily or conveniently 3. not capable of being endured, used, agreed to, etc.
Aug 31, 2024 · noun : something that cannot be done or that is very difficult Expecting people to do a good job in such a short time is asking the impossible.
Adjective. impossible (not comparable) Not possible; not able to be done or happen. It is difficult, if not impossible, to memorize 20,000 consecutive numbers.
1. a : unable to be done or to happen : not possible It's impossible to predict the future. The heavy rain made it impossible to see the road.
There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word impossible. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
3 days ago · Definition of impossible as in unlikely; incapable of being solved or accomplished; the seemingly impossible problem of world hunger.