Definition of impasse

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  • impasse is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • impasse is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
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Definition of impasse

  • a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible (noun)

    Examples

    1. reached an impasse on the negotiations

    Synonyms

    1. dead end
    2. deadlock
    3. stalemate
    4. standstill
  • a street with only one way in or out (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. blind alley
    2. cul de sac
    3. dead-end street

See definition of impasse in Merriam Webster