Impasse Definition

ĭmpăs
noun
A passage open only at one end; blind alley.
Webster's New World
A road or passage having no exit; a cul-de-sac.
American Heritage
A situation offering no escape, as a difficulty without solution, an argument where no agreement is possible, etc.
Webster's New World
A situation that is so difficult that no progress can be made; a deadlock or a stalemate.
Reached an impasse in the negotiations.
American Heritage
Antonyms:

Other Word Forms of Impasse

Noun

Singular:
impasse
Plural:
impasses

Origin of Impasse

  • French in- not (from Latin in- in–1) passe a passing (from Old French) (from passer to pass pass)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Find Similar Words

Find similar words to impasse using the buttons below.

Words Starting With

Words Ending With

Unscrambles

impasse