impossible
adjective
im·pos·si·ble
(ˌ)im-ˈpä-sə-bəl 
1
a
: incapable of being or of occurring
b
: felt to be incapable of being done, attained, or fulfilled : insuperably difficult
an impossible deadline
2
a
: extremely undesirable : unacceptable
b
: extremely awkward or difficult to deal with
the actor was impossible on the set
impossibleness
noun
Examples of impossible in a Sentence
It's impossible to predict the future.
The heavy rain made it impossible to see the road.
It's physically impossible for a child to lift that much at once.
It's virtually impossible to book a flight just before the holiday.
These math problems are impossible!
You refuse to help and then criticize me for not doing it right? You're impossible!
My boss is just an impossible woman.
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These individuals, often without any formal guidebook, push their bodies to do what most believe is impossible.
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Tony Bradley, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
But that is impossible if one of the parties is in the middle of a complete breakdown.
—Alexander Nazaryan, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
Throughout the state, our communities are being forced to make impossible financial decisions with many having to choose between buying medication, paying for groceries or keeping their lights on.
—Chelsea Rivera, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
This lack of specific information makes creating actionable decarbonization strategies nearly impossible, much less achieving real results.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
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Tony Bradley, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
But that is impossible if one of the parties is in the middle of a complete breakdown.
—Alexander Nazaryan, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
Throughout the state, our communities are being forced to make impossible financial decisions with many having to choose between buying medication, paying for groceries or keeping their lights on.
—Chelsea Rivera, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
This lack of specific information makes creating actionable decarbonization strategies nearly impossible, much less achieving real results.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for impossible
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“Impossible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impossible. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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impossible
adjective
im·pos·si·ble
(ˈ)im-ˈpäs-ə-bəl
1
a
: incapable of being or of occurring
b
: very difficult : hopeless
an impossible situation
2
: very bad or unpleasant
an impossible person
impossibly
adverb
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