1. What does it mean?

노답 combines English 'no' with 답, an answer. It vents frustration about a situation that seems impossible to solve, or dismisses behavior as beyond reason.

Also written or said as nodap

2. The nuance

Applied to a person, it can be demeaning. It is usually emotional exaggeration rather than proof that a problem has no solution; use clearer wording when someone needs practical help.

3. Examples

“이 일정에 이동 시간까지 넣으면 진짜 노답이네.”

This schedule looks impossible once we include travel time.

“한 번 틀렸다고 스스로 노답이라고 할 필요 없어.”

You don't have to call yourself hopeless because you got one thing wrong.

Related words

Sources

SlangKorea

References support the meaning and usage. Example sentences are written for NoCapWiki.