as in impossible
incapable of being solved or accomplished
the seemingly insoluble mystery concerning the identity of the people who built these ancient structures
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Recent Examples of insoluble
The insoluble character of Alfa’s best records is reflected in his biography, which is difficult to neatly summarize.
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H.d. Angel,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
Bananas have soluble and insoluble fiber, both important types, Valente shares.
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Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Most whole foods, like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, contain a combination of insoluble and soluble fibers, but some are more concentrated in one than the other.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
29 May 2026
Indeed, the only shooting victims shown (in several devastating flashes) are the heart of the film’s insoluble sorrows.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for insoluble
H.d. Angel,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
Bananas have soluble and insoluble fiber, both important types, Valente shares.
—
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Most whole foods, like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, contain a combination of insoluble and soluble fibers, but some are more concentrated in one than the other.
—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
29 May 2026
Indeed, the only shooting victims shown (in several devastating flashes) are the heart of the film’s insoluble sorrows.
—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for insoluble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insoluble
Adjective
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The ombudsmen point to impossible care burdens that cause burnout, irregular schedules, lack of training and the difficulty of taking care of seniors who, in previous decades, would have qualified for hospital care.
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Shrouded completely in a thick, poisonous cloud cover, its surface is obviously impossible to observe.
Adjective
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The 41-year-old Portuguese footballer managed to put two past a hopeless Uzbekistan, becoming the first player to score in six consecutive World Cups.
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The conflict feels contemporary without growing too cynical, and the core relationship stakes seem real without skewing hopeless.
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“Insoluble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insoluble. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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