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
Examples of impractical in a Sentence
Little sports cars are impractical for large families.
He was a dreamy and impractical young man.
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
While extended vacations may be impractical during economic downturns, the core idea remains relevant: managers must champion employee well-being to sustain performance.
—Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Even when those funds are from donors who have died, a university can ask a court to release restrictions that have become impractical or wasteful.
—Ellen P. Aprill, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2025
Streaming educational content or relying on cloud platforms becomes impractical.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Apr. 2025
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“Impractical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impractical. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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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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