impractical
adjective
im·prac·ti·cal
(ˌ)im-ˈprak-ti-kəl 
: not practical: such as
a
: not wise to put into or keep in practice or effect
b
: incapable of dealing sensibly or prudently with practical matters
c
d
Synonyms
Examples of impractical in a Sentence
Little sports cars are impractical for large families.
He was a dreamy and impractical young man.
Recent Examples on the Web
In response to the oversight board’s criticism of the video problem, Chief White has said leniency must be afforded in some cases, given that cameras can malfunction and turning them on can be impractical in fast-moving situations.
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Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2024
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Most rain boots are utterly impractical to travel with.
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But a closer look reveals gentle slopes interspersed with grassy patches, which would make skateboarding impractical.
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Parents said those requests were impractical in a digital age where invoices are generated electronically.
—Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
As the moon clashes with Neptune, those who once supported your dreams now call them impractical.
—USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2024
Jennifer Lopez just stepped out in what’s got to be one of her most impractical ’fits yet.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2024
The side hustle economy has brought to light income streams that were previously untapped or considered impractical.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
In his view, medical recommendations are often too conservative; in some cases, rigorous studies would not only take too long but also be unethical or impractical.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Most rain boots are utterly impractical to travel with.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
But a closer look reveals gentle slopes interspersed with grassy patches, which would make skateboarding impractical.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024
Parents said those requests were impractical in a digital age where invoices are generated electronically.
—Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
As the moon clashes with Neptune, those who once supported your dreams now call them impractical.
—USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2024
Jennifer Lopez just stepped out in what’s got to be one of her most impractical ’fits yet.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
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“Impractical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impractical. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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impractical
adjective
im·prac·ti·cal
(ˈ)im-ˈprak-ti-kəl
: not practical: as
a
: not wise to put into or keep in practice or effect
an impractical rule disliked by many
b
: incapable of dealing sensibly with practical matters
c
: impracticable
the new gadgets were complicated and impractical
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