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impossible
01
not able to occur, exist, or be done
Examples
Despite all his efforts, he found it impossible to forget his past.
Even for the fastest runner, beating a cheetah in a race would be impossible.
02
extremely difficult to handle or tolerate
Examples
His stubborn attitude makes it impossible to work with.
She found herself in an impossible situation with no clear solution.
03
(of a person) extremely stubborn or difficult to deal with
Examples
He ’s impossible when he refuses to admit he ’s wrong.
She can be impossible when she insists on doing things her way.
Impossible
01
a thing that cannot be accomplished or is beyond what can reasonably be expected
Examples
They were determined to turn the impossible into reality.
Overcoming such odds felt like chasing the impossible.
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