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 Also, many families of rare disease patients spend years creating databases, known as natural history studies, so they can be used as control groups in trials instead of giving patients a placebo, which is often impractical and unethical. — Gerry Smith, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 Texas law requires elementary schools to provide at least 30 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity, which can be cut to 27 minutes per day if scheduling makes the full amount impractical. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 Equally striking is how unsustainable or impractical many of these measures are. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 Wearing impractical stilettos and clutching a massive Stanley cup, Trina is introduced to her new pupils. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for impractical

Recent Examples of Synonyms for impractical

Adjective

New, unrelated health problems may still be covered A pre-existing condition doesn't necessarily make pet insurance useless, however.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
The umbrella was quickly rendered useless as the winds were blowing hard.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of useless

Adjective

The Bears have said previously that they are focused on pursuing a $2 billion stadium across the state line in Hammond or in suburban Arlington Heights, and that the Rate Field site was unsuitable, citing in part its limited size.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
The combination of leverage, daily resets, volatility, financing costs and higher expense ratios can make these products unsuitable as long-term buy-and-hold investments.

— Daniel Kern, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of unsuitable

Adjective

The move is meant to counter return scams and reduce unusable inventory, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
In healthcare and pharmaceutical supply chains, drug products become unusable after expiration dates are reached.

— Santanu Boral, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026