uncrossable

uncrossable

A wide, uncrossable river flows through the deep valley.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Impossible to traverse: "uncrossable" describes a barrier or obstacle that cannot be crossed, passed over, or traversed from one side to the other.
    • Impossible to overcome: In a figurative sense, it can refer to an insurmountable difficulty or division that cannot be resolved or bridged.
Usage Examples
  • (The river could not be crossed due to dangerous conditions.)
  • (The disagreement was so strong that no compromise was possible.)
  • (The route was completely blocked and could not be used for travel.)
Advanced Usage
  • "an uncrossable chasm": a deep gap or division that cannot be bridged, often used metaphorically.
    • The cultural differences created an uncrossable chasm between the two communities. (The divide was too great to be overcome.)
  • "uncrossable line": a boundary or limit that cannot be violated or crossed.
    • There is an uncrossable line between professional ethics and personal gain. (A strict ethical boundary that must not be breached.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Crossable (adj): capable of being crossed.
    • The shallow stream is easily crossable during summer. (It can be crossed without difficulty.)
  • Cross (verb): to go from one side to the other.
    • We had to cross the busy street carefully. (To traverse the street.)
  • Uncrossably (adv): in a manner that cannot be crossed.
    • The barbed wire was uncrossably thick. (So thick that crossing was impossible.)
Synonyms
  • Impassable: impossible to travel along or over.
  • Insurmountable: impossible to overcome or conquer.
  • Impenetrable: impossible to enter or pass through.
Related Idioms
  • "Cross that bridge when you come to it": to deal with a problem only when it arises (opposite of uncrossable, implying a problem can be handled later).
    • We'll cross that bridge when we come to it; for now, the river is uncrossable. (We will address the issue when it becomes relevant, but currently it is impossible to cross.)
Phrasal Verbs (not directly applicable to "uncrossable" as an adjective, but related to "cross")
  • Cross off: to remove from a list.
    • We crossed off the uncrossable route from our travel plans. (Removed it as an option.)
  • Cross out: to delete by drawing a line through.
    • The map had the uncrossable path crossed out with red ink. (Marked as unusable.)