impractical
im·prac·ti·cal
adj \(ˌ)im-ˈprak-ti-kəl\Definition of IMPRACTICAL
: not practical: as a : not wise to put into or keep in practice or effect b : incapable of dealing sensibly or prudently with practical matters c : impracticable d : idealistic
— im·prac·ti·cal·i·ty \-ˌprak-ti-ˈka-lə-tē\ noun
— im·prac·ti·cal·ly \-ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
Examples of IMPRACTICAL
- Little sports cars are impractical for large families.
- He was a dreamy and impractical young man.
First Known Use of IMPRACTICAL
1865
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Antonyms: applicable, feasible, functional, operable, operational, practicable, practical, serviceable, ultrapractical, usable (also useable), useful, utilizable, workable
Related Words: unsuitable; inaccessible, unattainable, unavailable, unobtainable, unreachable; dead, dormant, fallow, free, idle, inactive, inert, inoperative, latent; arrested, interrupted, suspended; unrealistic
Near Antonyms: accessible, acquirable, available, obtainable, procurable, reachable; all-around (also all-round), handy; active, alive, busy, employed, functioning, operating, operative, running, working
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