Infeasible

Synonyms for "infeasible" (17 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (4)

Strong matches (5)

Adjective(4 words)
Noun(1 words)
not feasible

Related words (8)

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: impracticable, unworkable, impossible, impractical, improbable.
  • Sentence evidence is available for infeasible, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "infeasible".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "infeasible"

Keep "infeasible" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "infeasible" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "infeasible", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "infeasible" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

6 relation types

More general

2 entries
adjectivemathematical term

More specific

4 entries
impracticable proposalinfeasible regioninfeasible solutionunworkable plan

Collocations

6 entries
budget infeasibilityinfeasible approachinfeasible planinfeasible solutionmathematically infeasiblepractically infeasible

Inflections

2 entries
more infeasiblemost infeasible

Derivations

2 entries

similar

1 entries

Sample sentences

4 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

Your idea is absolutely infeasible.

Source: tatoeba (10305438)

Rural electrification was finally coming, even though for years nay-sayers had said it was economically infeasible.

Source: tatoeba (11338885)

"With magic in limited use and hidden, it was possible to enhance the various magic resistances of humans, and to keep certain forms of magic from being possible. If magic enters common usage, this interference becomes infeasible."

Source: wiktionary

Labour's Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh said: "There is a cost-of-living crisis, and the Prime Minister blew nearly £1m of public money on an utterly infeasible vanity project. That's enough to fill 18,000 potholes. This shows the Tories' sheer disrespect for public money."

Source: wiktionary

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "infeasible"?

Closest matches include impracticable, unworkable, impossible, impractical, improbable.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "infeasible"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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