impasse

noun
UK: /ɪmˈpæs/
US: /ˈɪm.pæs/

  1. A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement.

    1. The talks reached an impasse after hours.
    2. Negotiations reached an impasse when neither side would compromise on key issues, resulting in a frustrating standstill.

  2. A dead end; a situation offering no escape or solution.

    1. We are at an impasse now, unsure how to proceed.
    2. The investigation into the crime reached an impasse due to lack of evidence, frustrating the detectives.

Synonyms

deadlock stalemate standstill gridlock

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "impasse" in English means: A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement., A dead end; a situation offering no escape or solution..

The phonetic transcription of "impasse" is /ɪmˈpæs/ in British English and /ˈɪm.pæs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "impasse": deadlock, stalemate, standstill, gridlock.

Example usage of "impasse": "The talks reached an impasse after hours.". More examples on the page.