unworkable

ADJECTIVE

impossible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absurd futile impassable impractical unattainable unreasonable unthinkable useless

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

logical practical reasonable sensible

ADJECTIVE

impracticable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absurd illogical impossible impractical unattainable unusable useless

WEAK

abstract chimerical idealistic improbable inapplicable inefficacious infeasible inoperable irrealizable ivory-tower no-go nonfunctional nonviable not a prayer otherworldly out of the question quixotic romantic speculative starry-eyed theoretical unbusinesslike unfeasible unnegotiable unreal unserviceable visionary wild won't fly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

logical rational reasonable sensible

Example Sentences

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The EU's planned ban has faced complaints from some automakers that it was unworkable given European drivers' tepid takeup of EVs.

From Barron's

But business groups argued the plan could prove unworkable, and voiced concerns that day-one unfair dismissal rights would discourage firms from hiring.

From BBC

“When legacy auto does occasionally reach out, they tepidly discuss implementing FSD for a tiny program in five years with unworkable requirements for Tesla, so pointless.”

From Barron's

Opponents have called it an unworkable and unprecedented assault on private property rights.

From BBC

unworkable

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