Synonyms of impossibility
6 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for impossibility is inability. Other synonyms of impossibility are incapability, helplessness, castle in the air, pie in the sky and pipe dream. The opposite of impossibility is possibility.
Synonyms and similar words for impossibility
nounThe state of being unable to do something.
- inability
- incapabilityThe condition of being incapable.
- helplessness
nounMore synonyms
- castle in the airA desire, idea, or plan that is unlikely to ever be realized; a visionary project or scheme; a daydream, an idle fancy...
- pie in the skyA fanciful notion; an unrealistic or ludicrous concept; the illusory promise of a desired outcome that is unlikely to...
- pipe dreamA desire or idea which is unlikely to materialize, or a plan which is unlikely to work; a near impossibility.
Opposite of impossibility
nounAntonym(s) of.
nounMore antonyms
- inevitability
- possibility
- sure thingThat which is certain.
Meaning of impossibility
- noun Something that is impossible.
- noun The quality of being impossible.
- noun The state of being unable to do something.
impossibility in other languages
Questions about synonyms of impossibility
- What is another word for impossibility?
- Impossibility has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as inability, incapability, helplessness, castle in the air, pie in the sky and pipe dream.
- What is the opposite of impossibility?
- The opposite of impossibility is possibility.
- What does impossibility mean?
- Impossibility means something that is impossible.
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