IMPRACTICAL Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

impractical

adjective

(ˌ)im-ˈprak-ti-kəl

Definition of impractical

as in useless

not capable of being put to use or account the flimsy little toy shovel was cute, but completely impractical for digging up tree stumps

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Recent Examples of impractical Other models, like Dive-LD and Dive-XL, are used to map the seafloor and perform missions that are too dangerous or impractical for human divers. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 The alternatives to dealing with this problem would be redesigning airports (impractical and expensive) or restricting flight schedules (really expensive), so Airbus wants to make the new wings foldable. — David Szondy august 04, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026 For reasons both practical and impractical, OpenAI's macro pad experiment is already a success, having sold out immediately. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026 Statement architectural features, like large windows and spiral staircases, are impractical for daily living. — The Spruce, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for impractical

Recent Examples of Synonyms for impractical

Adjective

Even the useless adults of The Shards would surely act quickly to arrest Robert with this much evidence.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Talarico calls Big Bend border wall 'useless' Democratic candidate James Talarico reacted to images of bulldozers at Big Bend in an X post.

— Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of useless

Adjective

When channels are created with unsuitable blades, angles, or placement, transplanted hair may grow in an unnatural direction or produce an overly uniform appearance.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Websites often attract unsuitable clients due to ineffective copy, hindering business growth.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of unsuitable

Adjective

Most of the web is unusable without an ad blocker, and Edge killing support for the best one will only make the experience worse.

— Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
The symbol of an institution that for decades has prepared many of Ukraine’s top public finance officials and ministers sat bomb-blasted and unusable.

— Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026