Synonyms of unworkable

unworkable

adjective

ˌən-ˈwər-kə-bəl 

as in impractical

not capable of being put to use or account

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• impractical
• useless
• unsuitable
• unusable
• impracticable
• unserviceable
• inoperable
• unavailable
• inaccessible
• nonpractical
• unattainable
• unobtainable
• unreachable
• unrealistic
• inoperative
• inert
• inactive
• latent
• idle
• fallow
• dormant
• suspended
• arrested
• interrupted
• free
• dead

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• feasible
• practical
• workable
• useful
• applicable
• operational
• functional
• practicable
• usable
• available
• serviceable
• operable
• accessible
• obtainable
• utilizable
• ultrapractical
• handy
• operating
• reachable
• procurable
• active
• operative
• acquirable
• busy
• functioning
• employed
• working
• alive
• running
• all-around

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unworkable

But if walking was really unworkable, why was Apple Maps offering me a route? — Sean Gregory, Time, 11 June 2026

The Observer previously reported the program became financially unworkable after court rulings required most citation revenue to go to schools. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026

But without the enormously impactful Doncic, his task has proven too tenuous, his responsibilities too unwieldy, his miracle too unworkable. — Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026

Maybe the insurance costs would make that unworkable. — Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 7 May 2026