impractical

adjective

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im·prac·ti·cal | \ (ˌ)im-ˈprak-ti-kəl

Definition of impractical

: 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 : impracticable

d : idealistic

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Other Words from impractical

impracticality \ (ˌ)im-ˌprak-ti-ˈka-lə-tē

\ noun

impractically \ (ˌ)im-ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē

\ adverb

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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