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

The process was an arcane, possibly unworkable attempt to solve a problem—widespread noncitizen voting—that simply doesn’t exist. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

Rebuilding in the historic town lags because of an unworkable maze of regulations. — Jonathan Helton, Washington Post, 15 July 2026

However, the City Council at the time repealed the measure and called it unworkable. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

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