unworkable

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈwɜːkəbl/
US: /ʌnˈwɜːrkəbl/

  1. Not able to be done or carried out in a practical way; not feasible.

    1. The plan was unworkable, so we cancelled it.
    2. This proposed solution is completely unworkable given the budget constraints and time limits.

  2. Describes something (like a system or machine) that is not able to operate or function properly.

    1. The old machine is unworkable, replace it.
    2. The system became unworkable after the new update, causing significant disruptions.

Synonyms

impossible unachievable infeasible flawed unrealistic defective impractical

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unworkable" in English means: Not able to be done or carried out in a practical way; not feasible., Describes something (like a system or machine) that is not able to operate or function properly..

The phonetic transcription of "unworkable" is /ʌnˈwɜːkəbl/ in British English and /ʌnˈwɜːrkəbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unworkable": impossible, unachievable, infeasible, flawed, unrealistic, defective, impractical.

Example usage of "unworkable": "The plan was unworkable, so we cancelled it.". More examples on the page.