Unworkable

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈwɜːrkəbəl/

Definitions of unworkable

adjective describing something that cannot be put into practice or cannot be made to work

Example Sentences

A1 Trying to fit a square peg into a round hole is unworkable.

A2 The proposed solution was deemed unworkable by the team.

B1 The new scheduling system proved to be unworkable due to constant glitches.

B2 The company realized the merger was unworkable after facing numerous legal challenges.

C1 The government's proposed policy was considered unworkable by experts in the field.

C2 The ambitious project was abandoned as it was deemed unworkable in the long run.

Examples of unworkable in a Sentence

formal The proposed solution was deemed unworkable by the committee.

informal Trying to fix it that way is just unworkable.

slang That plan is totally unworkable, dude.

figurative Her expectations were so high that they were practically unworkable.

Grammatical Forms of unworkable

• past tense: was unworkable
• plural: unworkables
• comparative: more unworkable
• superlative: most unworkable
• present tense: is unworkable
• future tense: will be unworkable
• perfect tense: has been unworkable
• continuous tense: is being unworkable
• singular: unworkable
• positive degree: unworkable
• infinitive: to be unworkable
• gerund: being unworkable
• participle: unworkable

Origin and Evolution of unworkable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unworkable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'workable' meaning capable of being worked or operated.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unworkable' has retained its original meaning of not capable of being worked or operated, but it may also be used more broadly to describe situations or plans that are impractical or unrealistic.