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
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Recent Examples of unworkable
Maybe the insurance costs would make that unworkable.
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Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
What meets standards in one jurisdiction may fall short in another, creating a fragmented and at times unworkable compliance environment.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Some have branded it unsafe and unworkable, citing their concerns around potential coercion of vulnerable people and a lack of safeguards for those with disabilities.
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ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
The Senate’s requirement for large investors to sell individual rental homes in these communities after seven years would be unworkable, Hartmann said.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unworkable
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
What meets standards in one jurisdiction may fall short in another, creating a fragmented and at times unworkable compliance environment.
—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Some have branded it unsafe and unworkable, citing their concerns around potential coercion of vulnerable people and a lack of safeguards for those with disabilities.
—
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
The Senate’s requirement for large investors to sell individual rental homes in these communities after seven years would be unworkable, Hartmann said.
—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unworkable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unworkable
Adjective
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Because large steel structures warp and expand under intense heat and magnetic forces, maintaining a tight seal between unjoined rings has previously been impractical.
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That restriction makes Europe impractical for the traditional four- to six-month snowbird lifestyle many retirees prefer.
Adjective
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At any rate, upon election my first official act would be to file legislation to do away with the useless job.
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An ultra-secure cloud environment is useless if the identity management policy is lax or if access privileges are not reviewed on a strict need-to-know basis.
Adjective
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The dogs were found to be living in unsuitable conditions, while the puppies were suffering from malnutrition, and a number of the dogs had additional medical conditions as well.
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In 2023 the agency documented signs of stress in sloths during public encounters, improper handling of a juvenile kangaroo and environmental conditions deemed unsuitable for a sloth’s care.
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“Unworkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unworkable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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