unworkable

/ʌnˈwɜːkəbl/ (bre, ipa) · [ənwˈɚkəbəl] /ʌnˈwɜːrkəbl/ (ame, ipa) · [ənwˈɚkəbəl] /ˌən-ˈwər-kə-bəl How to pronounce unworkable (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unworkable — adjective

  • unworkablepositive
  • more unworkablecomparative
  • most unworkablesuperlative

1. used to describe a plan, system, idea, or set of rules that cannot succeed becau

1.形容詞B2
釋義

used to describe a plan, system, idea, or set of rules that cannot succeed because it is not realistic or practical in real life.

例句

The CEO told the shareholders that the proposed merger was unworkable and should be abandoned.

passive: be + unworkable

Tuan spent three months designing the system before realizing the whole approach was unworkable.

realize/find + noun + unworkable

同義詞
  • impractical

    the most common alternative; can also describe a person who lacks common sense

  • unfeasible

    more formal; focuses on the impossibility of carrying something out

  • unrealistic

    focuses on expectations or goals that are too high rather than designs that are flawed

反義詞
  • workable

    the direct opposite; describes a plan or system that can be put into practice

  • feasible

    formal; possible and practical to achieve

  • practical

    likely to succeed because it is sensible and realistic

文法句型

unworkable + noun

be/seem/become unworkable

find/consider/deem + noun + unworkable

用法筆記

Subject is typically a plan, system, proposal, rule, or schedule. Not used for people (do not say 'He is unworkable') or for things that are simply broken (use 'not working' instead).

常見錯誤

❌My computer is unworkable.
✅My computer is not working.
💡unworkable describes impractical plans or systems, not malfunctioning machines.
❌The new employee is unworkable.
✅The new employee is difficult to work with.
💡unworkable is not used to describe a person's behaviour or attitude.