Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nigh-impossible

adjective

/naɪ ɪmˈpɒsəbl/

Definition

Almost impossible; extremely difficult to achieve or accomplish.

Examples

Climbing that mountain in one day is nigh-impossible without proper training.
Finding a parking spot in this crowded city during festival season is nigh-impossible.
It’s nigh-impossible to complete this project in just one week.

Meaning

The term ‘nigh-impossible’ refers to a situation or task that is very close to being impossible, suggesting a high degree of difficulty or near impossibility.