the impossible

noun

: something that cannot be done or that is very difficult

Expecting people to do a good job in such a short time is asking the impossible.

Examples of the impossible in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to ecstasy, Kidman’s expression also conveys shock and anguish and, finally, acceptance of the impossible. —Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024

Former President Donald Trump faces a Monday deadline to accomplish the impossible. —Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 25 Mar. 2024

After a chance encounter on campus, Keoghan’s character Oliver Quick soon becomes obsessed with his beautiful, charming and exceedingly rich classmate Felix (played by Jacob Elordi) and attempts to infiltrate the impossible world of British high society. —Leah Dolan, CNN, 23 Feb. 2024

And that two-photon experiment would be essentially as informative as the impossible graviton-scattering experiment. —Charlie Wood, WIRED, 14 Apr. 2024

Don’t buy into a gimmick that promises the impossible. —Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024

To understand the dam requires knowing the impossible demand on the Colorado River. —Cassidy Randall, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2024

The other production efforts are still impressive, but nothing beats the raw experience of walking alongside those trying to make the impossible possible. —Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2024

Maury’s team focuses on custom itineraries worldwide, with an emphasis on forging access to the impossible. 13. —The Editors, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2024