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unanswerable

[uhn-an-ser-uh-buhl, -ahn-] / ʌnˈæn sər ə bəl, -ˈɑn- /
ADJECTIVE
conclusive
Synonyms
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compelling convincing decisive indisputable irrefutable irrevocable precise unambiguous undeniable unmistakable
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absolute all out clear clinching cogent deciding demonstrative determinant determinative flat out incontrovertible irrefragable irrefrangible litmus test resolving revealing settling straight out telling ultimate unarguable unconditional unquestionable what you see is what you get
Antonyms
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ambiguous disputable doubtful dubious indefinite questionable refutable uncertain unsure
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inconclusive
ADJECTIVE
final
Synonyms
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decisive definite finished
STRONG
absolute determinative
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decided determinate incontrovertible irrefutable irrevocable settled unappealable
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indefinite
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beginning commencing continuing first inconclusive interim introductory opening persistent starting temporary
ADJECTIVE
immune
Synonyms
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exempt resistant unaffected
STRONG
clear free safe
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allowed favored hardened to insusceptible irresponsible licensed not affected not liable not subject privileged protected unliable unsusceptible
Antonyms
STRONG
hindered
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susceptible unguarded unprotected vulnerable
ADJECTIVE
impossible
Synonyms
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absurd hopeless ludicrous outrageous preposterous unacceptable unreasonable
STRONG
offensive undesirable
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egregious improper incongruous objectionable unsuitable
Antonyms
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acceptable
STRONG
pleasing
WEAK
achievable believable governable manageable tenable tolerable
ADJECTIVE
irrefutable
Synonyms
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indisputable ironclad unassailable undeniable
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accurate apodictic can bet on it certain double-checked evident final inarguable incontestable incontrovertible indubitable invincible irrebuttable irrefragable irresistible nof ifs ands or buts obvious odds-on positive proven set sure unimpeachable unquestionable
Antonyms
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disputable indefinite
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doubtful dubious questionable refutable uncertain
ADJECTIVE
irresponsible
Synonyms
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capricious immature thoughtless
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carefree devil-may-care feckless fickle flighty fly-by-night giddy harebrained ill-considered incautious lax loose no-account rash scatterbrained shiftless unaccountable uncareful undependable unpredictable unreliable unstable untrustworthy wild
Antonyms
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accountable careful liable reliable responsible trustworthy
ADJECTIVE
undeniable
Synonyms
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certain evident indisputable irrefutable obvious unassailable unquestionable
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actual beyond doubt beyond question binding clear compulsory for sure inarguable incontestable incontrovertible indubitable manifest necessary no ifs and or buts obligatory open and shut patent positive real sound sure sure thing true undoubted
Antonyms
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disputable doubtful dubious indefinite obscure questionable refutable uncertain unclear unreliable unsure vague
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contestable doubted unproven
ADJECTIVE
valid
Synonyms
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accurate authentic binding compelling conclusive credible good lawful legal legitimate logical original persuasive solid true well-founded
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attested authoritative bona fide cogent confirmed convincing determinative efficacious efficient good-faith in force irrefutable just kosher legit official potent powerful proven pure sound stringent strong substantial telling tested trustworthy ultimate unadulterated uncorrupted weighty well-grounded
Antonyms
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counterfeit evil fake false illegal illegitimate illicit improbable invalid unlawful unlikely unreal unreliable untrustworthy wrong
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unacceptable unsound

Example Sentences

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Instead, the team broke down their unanswerable question—will the breeding program work—into four smaller, more tractable assumptions:

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Together was a creation of the young, with their devastating and unanswerable insight: “You’re leaving—we’re coming.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

The boy was sentenced to seven years in custody while the girl was given a three-year youth rehabilitation order and made subject to a six-month curfew, which Mrs Kohli said was "unanswerable".

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025

The question, unanswerable on its face, assumes special importance when national security is at stake.

From Salon • Nov. 24, 2024

I hung back in the separate unasked and unanswerable questions.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou