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 Such pieces are undeniably art works—precious, impractical, one of a kind. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Think sculptural silhouettes, surreal details, unusual materials, and shapes that border on impractical in the best possible way. — Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026 The firm at one earlier point had reportedly offered a service to screen against low intelligence in human embryos, which is a highly controversial and perhaps impractical idea. — Paul Knoepfler, STAT, 24 June 2026 Pretty, functional storage solutions are the perfect antidote to impractical minimalism. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for impractical

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Adjective

When Shirley proves useless, Juliette hops onto some ropes to zip past the staircase gap and meet with Knox, who shares her curiosity about where Lukas went.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Answer-First Content Still Matters Google Zero does not make contractor websites useless.

— Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of useless

Adjective

Kittharath, the Thai police chief, said the single-story bar had four exits, but police were examining whether the two rear exits were blocked or unusable.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
These extreme weather changes can cause pavement to expand, crack and warp, rendering some roads unusable until they are repaired.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 July 2026