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

For a player who has been so improbable, the Dodgers must now do the impossible. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

The protagonist, a boy named Arvid, wrestles with suspicions about his family dynamic and the impossible task of dealing with a sorrow that is left unspoken. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026

Venus was visible gleaming star-like and brilliant above, but the impossible sun was our only focus. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Those who asked uncomfortable questions, took risks, and kept moving toward the impossible. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the impossible

• possible