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
These new episodes, though, bear fruit, in the form of progress, and forward momentum, and the impossible optimism of people changing for the better.
—
Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
He was tasked with the impossible duty of slowing down a then-30-year-old LeBron James.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Moore perfectly captures the impossible situation Claire puts a mother in: Her instinct is to shield her daughter from harm, but in fact, Claire is a danger in and of herself.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 June 2025
This leaves dad the impossible task of focusing at work with very little sleep, but also managing the guilt of having a partner at home caring for the baby solo.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for the impossible
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
He was tasked with the impossible duty of slowing down a then-30-year-old LeBron James.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Moore perfectly captures the impossible situation Claire puts a mother in: Her instinct is to shield her daughter from harm, but in fact, Claire is a danger in and of herself.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 June 2025
This leaves dad the impossible task of focusing at work with very little sleep, but also managing the guilt of having a partner at home caring for the baby solo.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for the impossible
Cite this Entry
“The impossible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20impossible. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share