the impossible

noun

: something that cannot be done or that is very difficult

Expecting people to do a good job in such a short time is asking the impossible.

Examples of the impossible in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This iteration of the Knicks has built a legacy on never giving up, turning the impossible into possible and carrying the weight of America’s largest city. — Doug Haller, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Le Bleis said the future of L’Oréal Professionnel is about making the impossible possible and shifting paradigms. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

From a childhood fascination with a tarot deck to performing for audiences around the world, Antoniou has built a career around turning the impossible into unforgettable theatre. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

In a world where women endure the impossible to bring new life into the world—holding agony and beauty all at once—shouldn’t women be celebrated for more than just their idealized form and youth? — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the impossible

• possible