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With high underemployment - currently over one million part-time workers in the UK want to work more hours - sanctioning clients who cannot increase their hours seems to be both unworkable and unfair.
Iain Duncan Smith

Meaning of "unworkable" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNWORKABLE

unworkable  [ʌnˈwɜːkəbəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNWORKABLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Unworkable is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES UNWORKABLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of unworkable in the English dictionary

The definition of unworkable in the dictionary is not practicable or feasible.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNWORKABLE


applicable
ˈæplɪkəbəl
clickable
ˈklɪkəbəl
despicable
dɪˈspɪkəbəl
impeccable
ɪmˈpɛkəbəl
inexplicable
ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbəl
irrevocable
ɪˈrɛvəkəbəl
lockable
ˈlɒkəbəl
practicable
ˈpræktɪkəbəl
rebukable
rɪˈbjuːkəbəl
remarkable
rɪˈmɑːkəbəl
speakable
ˈspiːkəbəl
stackable
ˈstækəbəl
talkable
ˈtɔːkəbəl
unbreakable
ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl
unmistakable
ˌʌnmɪsˈteɪkəbəl
unremarkable
ˌʌnrɪˈmɑːkəbəl
unspeakable
ʌnˈspiːkəbəl
unthinkable
ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl
walkable
ˈwɔːkəbəl
workable
ˈwɜːkəbəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNWORKABLE

unwontedly
unwontedness
unwooded
unwooed
unworded
unwork
unworkability
unworked
unworkmanlike
unworldliness
unworldly
unwormed
unworn
unworried
unworshipful
unworshipped
unworth
unworthily
unworthiness
unworthy

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNWORKABLE

able
bankable
bookable
breakable
checkable
drinkable
hackable
likable
linkable
maskable
packable
rockable
shrinkable
smokable
thinkable
trackable
undrinkable
unlikable
unlockable
unshakable
unsinkable

Synonyms and antonyms of unworkable in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «UNWORKABLE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «unworkable» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of unworkable

Translation of «unworkable» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNWORKABLE

Find out the translation of unworkable to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of unworkable from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «unworkable» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

不可行的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

impracticable
570 millions of speakers

English

unworkable
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

असाध्य
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غير قابلة للتطبيق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

неработоспособной
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

inviável
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অকার্যকর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

irréalisable
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak boleh dilakukan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

undurchführbar
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

実行不可能な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

실행 불가능한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Unworkable
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không khả thi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தடைசெய்வது பயன்தராது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अबाधित
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kullanışsız
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

inattuabile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niewykonalny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

непрацездатною
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

inaplicabilă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανεφάρμοστη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onwerkbaar
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ogenomförbar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

unworkable
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of unworkable

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNWORKABLE»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNWORKABLE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about unworkable

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2 QUOTES WITH «UNWORKABLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word unworkable.
1
Iain Duncan Smith
With high underemployment - currently over one million part-time workers in the UK want to work more hours - sanctioning clients who cannot increase their hours seems to be both unworkable and unfair.
2
Liz Williams
I have issues with anyone who tries to claim that science is unworkable - creationists who deny evidence for past history, yet are happy to benefit from the products of the methodology that they otherwise deny.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNWORKABLE»

Discover the use of unworkable in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unworkable and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Interface Effect
Rather than praising user-friendly interfaces that work well or castigating those that work poorly, this book considers the unworkable nature of all interfaces, from windows and doors to screens and keyboards.
Alexander R. Galloway, 2012
2
ACT Made Simple: An Easy-to-read Primer on Acceptance and ...
What unworkable action is she taking? These three questions reveal the essence of any clinical problem: fusion, experiential avoidance, and unworkable action. (A quick reminder: “unworkable” means it doesn't work to make life rich, full, and ...
Russ Harris, 2009
3
Scarecrows of Chivalry: English Masculinities After Empire
They “prove [him] separate, not unworkable.” The phrase “not unworkable” is peculiarly Larkinesque, in that he deliberately uses a double negative to indicate a positive: part of Larkin's contemporary appeal as a postimperial poet lay in his ...
Praseeda Gopinath, 2013
4
Unworkable Formula: Decentralization, Development and ...
Lesotho has made significant strides to develop economically, politically and ecologically.
Moliehi Shale, 2012
5
Project Management
... Provide leadership for specific areas, such as programming and integration testing Results if Ignored Failure upon implementation unworkable, incomplete solution Project failure; unworkable, incomplete solution Project failure; unworkable ...
Paul C. Tinnirello, 1999
6
Kabbalah for Beginners
Workable desires at Phase One created the world Atzilut, and the unworkable ones remained dark and constitute the "Vegetative" level of Creation. Workable desires at Phase Two created the world Beria, and the unworkable ones constitute ...
Michael Laitman, 2007
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The Scottish Law Journal and Sheriff Court Record
There was no stipulation that the lease should come to an ',end, if the minerals should become exhausted or ' unworkable to profit. The tenants did not pay the half-year's rent dne at Whitsunday, 1860, in con, seqncnce, as they averred, of the ...
‎1861
8
International Credit and Collections: A Guide to Extending ...
With an unworkable letter of credit, it is physically impossible to meet the conditions either because two conditions contradict each other or because of timing or other impracticalities. The most common unworkable terms in letters of credit focus ...
Mary S. Schaeffer, 2001
9
Corporate Sustainability Management in the Energy Sector: An ...
C11.2 What tools were unworkable and why? C12. Describe the specific managerial tools and systems that are used in identifying 5 the value drivers for the BCS? C121 What tools were effective and why? C122 What tools were unworkable ...
Oliver Salzmann, 2008
10
Broke: The Plan to Restore Our Trust, Truth and Treasure
K “counted only five years of spending” Brian Riedl, “PAYGO Is an Unworkable Gimmick,” heritage.org, July 2, 2009, http://www.heritage.org/Research/ Commentary/2009/07/PAYGO-is-an-unworkable-gimmick. K “Deficit of Trust” Pay -Go deficit ...
Glenn Beck, Kevin Balfe, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNWORKABLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unworkable is used in the context of the following news items.
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Labor Department's fiduciary proposal is unworkable
Since the Labor Department issued its revised proposal to expand the definition of “fiduciary” under ERISA to include any financial adviser who provides ... «InvestmentNews, Jul 15»
2
'Unworkable, questionable:' MIT report slams US & UK govt plans to …
“These proposals are unworkable in practice, raise enormous legal and ethical questions, and would undo progress on security at a time when internet ... «RT, Jul 15»
3
UK and US demands to access encrypted data are 'unprincipled and …
“These proposals are unworkable in practice, raise enormous legal and ethical questions, and would undo progress on security at a time when internet ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
4
Temporary protection visas could be blocked by 'unworkable' deadline
The immigration department is threatening to block temporary visa applications if asylum seekers fail to meet a deadline that legal groups say is unworkable. «The Guardian, Jun 15»
5
Abolishing right to silence proved unworkable, says NSW Labor
Abolishing right to silence proved unworkable, says NSW Labor ... police questioning following the spate of drive-by shootings, the law has proved unworkable. «Sydney Morning Herald, Jun 15»
6
PREPA plan has 'unworkable' aspects -bondholder adviser
NEW YORK, June 1 A plan to turn around Puerto Rico's struggling utility PREPA has some aspects that are "unworkable and will require further negotiation," ... «Reuters, Jun 15»
7
Walker: EPA carbon rule 'unworkable' for Wisconsin
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) told President Obama that his landmark carbon rule for power plants is “unworkable” for the Badger State. Walker, who is ... «The Hill, May 15»
8
Scott Walker calls EPA power plant rule 'unworkable'
"The proposed rule is riddled with inaccuracies, questionable assumptions and deficiencies that make the development of a responsible state plan unworkable ... «Washington Examiner, May 15»
9
Texas Senate Passes 'Unworkable' Medical Marijuana Bill
“Some of the provisions in the bill simply make it unworkable,” Fazio said. “Over a dozen states have passed similar laws in recent years, and just about all of ... «The Daily Chronic, May 15»
10
Military response to migrant crisis unworkable and wrong: experts
Paris (AFP) - Calls have mounted for a military response to the Mediterranean migrant crisis, but experts say such plans are totally unworkable and mark an ... «Yahoo News, Apr 15»

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