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- Dictionaryimpractical/ɪmˈpraktɪkl/
adjective
- 1. not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic: "impractical high heels" Similar Opposite
- 2. impossible to do; impracticable. North American Similar Opposite
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The meaning of IMPRACTICAL is not practical. How to use impractical in a sentence. not practical: such as; not wise to put into or keep in practice or effect; incapable of dealing sensibly or prudently with practical matters…
not effective or reasonable, or (of people) not able to provide effective or simple solutions: an impractical plan. It’s impractical to buy things just because they’re on sale. (Definition of impractical from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of impractical. impractical.
adjective. not practical or useful. not capable of dealing with practical matters; lacking sense. idealistic. impracticable. Discover More. Other Words From. im·prac ti·cal i·ty im·prac ti·cal·ness noun. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of impractical 1. First recorded in 1860–65; im- 2 + practical. Discover More. Example Sentences.
Something impractical is difficult or impossible to achieve. It might sound like a great idea, but it's not going to happen. It's just not practical. Impractical ideas make no sense or just can’t be done. Heels so high you have a fish swimming in them are cool, but very impractical.
If you describe an object, idea, or course of action as impractical, you mean that it is not sensible or realistic, and does not work well in practice. When stalking subjects, a tripod is impractical.
im·prac·ti·cal. (ĭm-prăk′tĭ-kəl) adj. 1. Unwise to implement or maintain in practice: Refloating the sunken ship proved impractical because of the great expense. 2. Incapable of dealing efficiently with practical matters, especially finances. 3. Not a part of experience, fact, or practice; theoretical.
not effective or reasonable, or (of people) not able to provide effective or simple solutions: an impractical plan. It’s impractical to buy things just because they’re on sale. (Definition of impractical from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of impractical. impractical.
Definition of impractical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. If you describe an object, idea, or course of action as impractical, you mean that it is not sensible or realistic, and does not work well in practice. [...] 2. If you describe someone as impractical, you mean that they do not have the abilities or skills to do practical work such as making, repairing, or organizing things. [...] More.
adjective. Not practical. Webster's New World. Unwise to implement or maintain in practice. Refloating the sunken ship proved impractical because of the great expense. American Heritage. Incapable of dealing efficiently with practical matters, especially finances. American Heritage. Not a part of experience, fact, or practice; theoretical.
