unworkable

1 of 2

adjective

un·​work·​able ˌən-ˈwər-kə-bəl 

: not workable : impractical

an unworkable plan/solution

unworkability

ˌən-ˌwər-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

unworkably

ˌən-ˈwər-kə-blē 

adverb

unworkability

2 of 2

noun

un·​workability ¦ən+ 

: the quality or state of being unworkable : impracticality

Synonyms of unworkable

Adjective

• impractical
• useless
• unsuitable

Examples of unworkable in a Sentence

Adjective

the company decided that the proposed reorganization of its operations was unworkable due to high costs

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The helter-skelter approach to data center construction has resulted in significant amounts of money getting flushed down the toilet in unworkable projects – collateral damage from massive competition to be first and biggest. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

But Shanske says arguments that the proposal would prove administratively unworkable are unfounded. — Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

In other words, Israel is insisting that Hamas meet all its phase two obligations even before Israel has met any of its phase one obligations—a position that renders the plan unworkable. — Khaled Elgindy, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026

When aggressive payments lead to falling behind elsewhere A debt payoff plan should be challenging enough to make progress without resulting in the remainder of the monthly budget being unworkable. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1839, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unworkable

• workable