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Definition of «unwinnable»

The word "unwinnable" means something that cannot be won or achieved, especially in a game or competition. It describes a situation where no matter what actions are taken, the desired outcome will not be reached. The term can also refer to a battle or conflict that is deemed impossible to win due to various factors such as overwhelming odds, lack of resources, or strategic disadvantages.

Usage examples

  1. The chess match seemed unwinnable for the novice player against the grandmaster.
  2. After analyzing the statistics, the coach declared the upcoming basketball game against the top-ranked team as unwinnable.
  3. The student found the math problem unsolvable, deeming it unwinnable, despite multiple attempts.
  4. Facing a team of seasoned professionals, the underdog soccer team considered the match unwinnable from the start.
  5. The negotiations between the union and management appeared to reach an unwinnable stalemate, with neither side willing to compromise.

Phrases with «unwinnable»

Sentences with «unwinnable»

  • A firm believer in diplomacy, the Ambassador's doctrine appears validated by the previous decade, where ten years of war and occupation have merely resulted in miring the US in two unwinnable wars in the Middle East, persuading non-nuclear countries that security lies in acquirement of nuclear arms, and the disillusioning of much of the world of the the trust that the US is a force for good on the world stage. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)
  • The Liberal Democrats have selected 5.6 % of their candidates from ethnic minorities, though these are usually in unwinnable seats. (theguardian.com)
  • Taking on a tough, apparently unwinnable fight like this follows a logic the PM has already discovered helps his cause when dealing with troublesome backbenchers and the Ukip threat they reflect. (politics.co.uk)
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