: not practical: such as
a
: not easy to do or use : not suitable for the situation
Little sports cars are impractical for large families.
an attractive but completely impractical pair of shoes [=shoes that look nice but are not comfortable for walking]
an impractical plan/solution
b
of a person
: not sensible : not able to deal with practical matters effectively
He was a dreamy and impractical young man.
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“Impractical.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/impractical. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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