Associations to the word «Impasse»

Wiktionary

IMPASSE, noun. A road with no exit; a cul-de-sac
IMPASSE, noun. A deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made

Dictionary definition

IMPASSE, noun. A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the negotiations".
IMPASSE, noun. A street with only one way in or out.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras