unsolvable

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈsɒlvəbl/
US: /ʌnˈsɑːlvəbl/

  1. A problem that cannot be solved or answered.

    1. This math problem looks completely unsolvable.
    2. The detective considered the crime an unsolvable mystery with the clues available.

  2. Describes a situation or difficulty that has no solution or way to overcome it.

    1. The traffic jam was an unsolvable problem.
    2. Despite efforts, their financial crisis seemed unsolvable without external help.

Synonyms

hopeless incurable irreparable unfixable impossible

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unsolvable" in English means: A problem that cannot be solved or answered., Describes a situation or difficulty that has no solution or way to overcome it..

The phonetic transcription of "unsolvable" is /ʌnˈsɒlvəbl/ in British English and /ʌnˈsɑːlvəbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unsolvable": hopeless, incurable, irreparable, unfixable, impossible.

Example usage of "unsolvable": "This math problem looks completely unsolvable.". More examples on the page.