Unsolvable Meaning in English
word
ənˈsɑɫvəbəɫ
uhn-SAHL-vuh-buhl
ʌnsˈɒlvəbəl
un-SOL-vuh-buhl
Definition
Something that cannot be solved, fixed, or answered, like a problem or a puzzle with no solution.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or academic contexts (math, science, logic). Common collocations: 'unsolvable problem', 'unsolvable puzzle'. Less often used for simple everyday issues. Distinct from 'difficult'—'unsolvable' means there is truly no solution.
Spanish: insoluble - irresolublePortuguese (BR): insolúvelPortuguese (PT): insolúvelChinese (Simplified): 无法解决的 - 不可解的Chinese (Traditional): 無法解決的 - 不可解的Hindi: असमाधानशीलArabic: غير قابل للحلBengali: অমীমাংসিত - অনসমাধেয়Russian: неразрешимыйJapanese: 解けない - 解決不可能なVietnamese: không thể giải đượcKorean: 해결할 수 없는Turkish: çözülemezUrdu: ناقابل حلIndonesian: tidak dapat dipecahkan
Example Sentences
This math question is unsolvable.
basic
Some problems are just unsolvable.
basic
That puzzle was unsolvable for me.
basic
It seemed like an unsolvable mystery until someone found the hidden clue.
natural
Don’t give up yet—the problem is challenging, but not truly unsolvable.
natural
For years, scientists thought this equation was unsolvable, but eventually a solution appeared.
natural