English · Word Candidate

impossible

/ɪmˈpɒs.ɪ.bəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: impossibles

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Not possible; not able to be done or happen.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

không thể; không thể làm được hoặc xảy ra

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Adjective

Examples

Antonio: What impossible matter will he make easy next? Sebastian: I think he will carry this island home in his pocket and give it his son for an apple. Antonio : And sowing the kernels of it in the sea bring forth more islands.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Very difficult to deal with.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

rất khó để đối phó

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AdjectiveRegister: colloquial

Examples

You never listen to a word I say – you're impossible!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An impossibility.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một điều không thể

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Noun

Examples

In fact, to most people, the real impossibles do not seem impossible, or wonderful, or even difficult at all.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A skateboard trick consisting of a backflip performed in midair.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một kỹ thuật trượt ván

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “impossible” mean?

Not possible; not able to be done or happen.

Is “impossible” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.