impossible

Speech parts

1. impossible - Noun

2. impossible - Adjective

3. impossible - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Not possible; incapable of being done, of existing, etc.; unattainable in the nature of things, or by means at command; insuperably difficult under the circumstances; absurd or impracticable; not feasible.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

inconceivable out of the question unacceptable hopeless insurmountable infeasible unthinkable unworkable impracticable unattainable unimaginable unachievable nonviable not possible not feasible
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Antonyms

possible may available certain successful likely
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Hypernyms

impossibility impossible action

Phrases with the word

totally impossible utterly impossible absolutely impossible of impossible feats by tricks abracadabra impossible to separate impossible to fault

Examples

One should not say that it is impossible to reach a virtuous life; but one should say that it is not easy. Nor do those who have reached it find it easy to maintain. Anthony the Great

It is impossible for a man to be freed from the habit of sin before he hates it, just as it is impossible to receive forgiveness before confessing his trespasses. Ignatius of Antioch

It is impossible to live a pleasant life without living wisely and well and justly. And it is impossible to live wisely and well and justly without living a pleasant life. Epicurus

It is love that makes the impossible possible. Hindi Proverb

By asking for the impossible we obtain the possible. Italian Proverb

It is impossible to go and look into the stomach of another. Togolese Proverb

Close letter words and terms

impossibility impossibility of applying impossibility to replace impossible action impossible bottle impossible defeat