unsurmountable

/ ˌʌnsɜːˈmaʊntəbəl /

adjective

The presence of a British factor would be an unsurmountable bar to that consummation, hence the necessity of its total removal.

How were they to pack eight hundred pounds of equipment and supplies over these seemingly unsurmountable barriers?

One difficulty confronted him, and until he had mentioned it to Hogan seemed unsurmountable he had need of a ship.

Things apparently impossible have been accomplished, and obstacles apparently unsurmountable have been overcome.

Though Louis met almost unsurmountable obstacles later in life, he was able to rejoice, having enjoyed a sunny childhood.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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