Definition

The quality of being impossible to work or function effectively; a situation or condition that cannot be successfully implemented or used.

Example

The unworkability of the plan led to its rejection by the committee.

Conversation

Have you thought about the unworkability of that plan we discussed?

Yeah, it does seem like there are too many issues to make it feasible.

Exactly! I think we need to come up with a different approach.

Agreed, let's brainstorm some alternatives instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unworkability → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not), "work" (from Old English "weorc", meaning labor or effort), and "-ability" (from Latin "abilitas", meaning capability). The word describes the state of not being capable of being worked or not feasible.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being combined with 'work' ('weorc') and 'capability' ('-ability') — this helps you remember that 'unworkability' means something that cannot be worked or is not feasible.

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