practically impossible

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Means 'almost' or 'virtually' impossible; for all practical purposes, it cannot be done.

impossibleADVERB + impossible (sense: not possible)

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Examples (10)

  • Given the current weather conditions, a rescue operation is practically impossible.
  • Without proper funding, achieving the project goals will be practically impossible.
  • After the unexpected turn of events, winning the election became practically impossible for him.
  • It's practically impossible to finish all this work before the deadline.
  • With so many obstacles, finding a solution seemed practically impossible.
  • For a small startup, competing with industry giants is practically impossible.
  • She considered it practically impossible to change his mind once he had decided.
  • The task, while not technically impossible, is practically impossible given our limited resources.
  • Due to the intricate details, duplicating the ancient artifact was practically impossible.
  • He found it practically impossible to ignore the constant noise from next door.