impasse (Meaning)
impasse (n)
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
a street with only one way in or out
impasse (n.)
An impassable road or way; a blind alley; cul-de-sac; fig., a position or predicament affording no escape.
Synonyms & Antonyms of impasse
impasse Sentence Examples
- The negotiations between the two parties reached an impasse, with both sides refusing to compromise.
- The international community finds itself at an impasse, unable to resolve the conflict without further escalation.
- The company faced an impasse in its development, unable to proceed without additional funding.
- The scientist encountered an impasse in their research, hitting a wall and needing a new approach.
- The marriage hit an impasse, with both partners feeling trapped and uncertain about the future.
- The investigation came to an impasse, with no new leads or suspects emerging.
- The two hikers found themselves at an impasse on the mountain trail, unsure which path to take.
- The economic policies of the government led to an impasse, with growth slowing and unemployment rising.
- The peace talks between the warring factions entered an impasse, with both sides entrenched in their positions.
- The relationship between the two friends reached an impasse, with repeated misunderstandings and unfulfilled expectations.
FAQs About the word impasse
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible, a street with only one way in or outAn impassable road or way; a blind alley; cul-de
halt, stalemate, deadlock, logjam, dilemma, standoff,gridlock, predicament, standstill, jam
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The negotiations between the two parties reached an impasse, with both sides refusing to compromise.
The international community finds itself at an impasse, unable to resolve the conflict without further escalation.
The company faced an impasse in its development, unable to proceed without additional funding.
The scientist encountered an impasse in their research, hitting a wall and needing a new approach.
