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UNWORKABLE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does unworkable mean? 

UNWORKABLE (adjective)
  The adjective UNWORKABLE has 1 sense:

1. not capable of being carried out or put into practiceplay

  Familiarity information: UNWORKABLE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


UNWORKABLE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Not capable of being carried out or put into practice

Synonyms:

impracticable; infeasible; unfeasible; unworkable

Context example:

a suggested reform that was unfeasible in the prevailing circumstances

Similar:

impossible (not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with)


 Context examples 


The expense and harm to the environment make these methods unworkable as long-term solutions.

(Promising new solar-powered path to hydrogen fuel production, National Science Foundation)



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