What is another word for insoluble?

Pronunciation: [ɪnsˈɒljuːbə͡l] (IPA)

When looking for synonyms for "insoluble," words such as intractable, unmanageable, unresolved, and unanswerable may be used. These words all convey the idea that a problem or issue is difficult to solve or understand. Other synonyms for insoluble may include tricky, complex, challenging, and perplexing. These words imply that the task at hand requires a high level of skill and expertise to be solved. Another word that can be used as a synonym for insoluble is impervious. This word suggests that the problem is beyond understanding or solution, and is best left alone.

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What are the hypernyms for Insoluble?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    insoluble agent, insoluble compound, insoluble element, insoluble material, insoluble matter, insoluble substance.

What are the opposite words for insoluble?

The concept of antonyms refers to words that have opposite meanings. When we think of the word insoluble, we might associate it with a chemical compound that cannot be dissolved in water or another solvent. The opposite of insoluble would be soluble, which means that a substance can be dissolved. Similarly, the antonym of insoluble in the context of a problem or dilemma could be solvable, meaning that a solution or answer can be found. Other antonyms for insoluble in this sense might include achievable, resolvable, or manageable. In everyday language, we might also use antonyms such as easy or uncomplicated to convey the opposite of insoluble.

Usage examples for Insoluble

Oh, my dear child, what opinions can poor I give on the almost insoluble problems you put before me?
"Lady-John-Russell"
MacCarthy, Desmond
Calomel is well known to be practically insoluble in pure water at the common temperature.
"The History of the Medical Department of Transylvania University"
Robert Peter
It is true that he adds "I am convinced that the objections have little weight, and the difficulties are not insoluble."
"The Old Riddle and the Newest Answer"
John Gerard

Famous quotes with Insoluble

  • Philosophy: Unintelligible answers to insoluble problems.
    Henry Adams
  • The almost insoluble task is to let neither the power of others, nor our own powerlessness, stupefy us.
    Theodor Adorno
  • The mystery of the beginning of all things is insoluble by us; and I for one must be content to remain an agnostic.
    Charles Darwin
  • The pursuit of science leads only to the insoluble.
    Benjamin Disraeli
  • There are two problems in my life. The political ones are insoluble and the economic ones are incomprehensible.
    Alec Douglas-Home

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