UNWORKABLE Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

unworkable

adjective

ˌən-ˈwər-kə-bəl

Definition of unworkable

as in impractical

not capable of being put to use or account the company decided that the proposed reorganization of its operations was unworkable due to high costs

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Recent Examples of unworkable The process was an arcane, possibly unworkable attempt to solve a problem—widespread noncitizen voting—that simply doesn’t exist. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 Rebuilding in the historic town lags because of an unworkable maze of regulations. — Jonathan Helton, Washington Post, 15 July 2026 However, the City Council at the time repealed the measure and called it unworkable. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 But if walking was really unworkable, why was Apple Maps offering me a route? — Sean Gregory, Time, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unworkable

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Other models, like Dive-LD and Dive-XL, are used to map the seafloor and perform missions that are too dangerous or impractical for human divers.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
The alternatives to dealing with this problem would be redesigning airports (impractical and expensive) or restricting flight schedules (really expensive), so Airbus wants to make the new wings foldable.

— David Szondy August 04, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of impractical

Adjective

Even the useless adults of The Shards would surely act quickly to arrest Robert with this much evidence.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Talarico calls Big Bend border wall 'useless' Democratic candidate James Talarico reacted to images of bulldozers at Big Bend in an X post.

— Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of useless

Adjective

When channels are created with unsuitable blades, angles, or placement, transplanted hair may grow in an unnatural direction or produce an overly uniform appearance.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Websites often attract unsuitable clients due to ineffective copy, hindering business growth.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of unsuitable

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