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phraseIf you say that something is out of the question, you are emphasizing that it is completely impossible or unacceptable. [emphasis] For the homeless, private medical care is simply out of the question. Is a tax increase still out of the question? Synonyms: impossible, unthinkable, inconceivable, not on [informal] More Synonyms of out of the question See full dictionary entry for questionout of the question in British Englishbeyond consideration; unthinkable or impossible the marriage is out of the question out of the question in American English impossible; not to be considered See full dictionary entry for question Examples of 'out of the question' in a sentenceout of the question Definition beyond consideration Is a tax increase still out of the question? Synonyms not on (informal) unattainable unobtainable not feasible unachievable unrealizable not worth considering not to be thought of Additional synonymsDefinition having or offering no hope I don't believe your situation is as hopeless as you think. Synonyms impossible, pointless, futile, useless, vain, forlorn, no-win, unattainable, impracticable, unachievable, not having a prayer Definition not able to be put into practice Such measures would be highly impracticable. Synonyms unfeasible, impossible, out of the question, unworkable, unattainable, unachievable Definition so unlikely to be true as to be unthinkable It was inconceivable to me that he could have been my own father. Synonyms unimaginable, impossible, incredible, staggering (informal), unbelievable, unthinkable, out of the question, incomprehensible, unheard-of, mind-boggling (informal), beyond belief, unknowable, not to be thought of Nearby words ofout of the question - out of sorts
- out of step
- out of the ordinary
- out of the question
- out of the running
- out of the way
- out of the wood(s)
Additional synonymsDefinition so unusual, great, or extreme that it is difficult to imagine or understand The children here have lived through unimaginable horrors. Synonyms inconceivable, incredible, unbelievable, unthinkable, impossible, fantastic, unheard-of, mind-boggling (informal), indescribable, ineffable, beyond your wildest dreams Definition so shocking or unpleasant that one cannot believe it to be true Returning to live with my parents would have been unthinkable. Synonyms impossible, out of the question, inconceivable, unlikely, not on (informal), absurd, unreasonable, improbable, preposterous, illogicalDefinition impractical and certain to fail Washington is unhappy with the peace plan, which it views as unworkable. Synonyms impracticable, unfeasible, unachievable, impossible, out of the question, unattainable |