Impasse
Nounगतिरोध
Definition
A situation where no progress is possible; a deadlock.
Contextual Sentence: "Negotiations between the two states reached an impasse over the border dispute."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Sounds like 'impassable'; a road that cannot be passed.
Synonyms
deadlock
stalemate
standoff
Antonyms
breakthrough
resolution
agreement