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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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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.
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; not workable or not given to practical matters. “refloating the ship proved impractical because of the expense” “he is intelligent but too impractical for commercial work” “an impractical solution” synonyms: impossible. not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with. crazy, half-baked, screwball, softheaded.
The meaning of IMPRACTICAL is not practical. How to use impractical in a sentence.
adjective. not practical or workable. an impractical solution. not given to practical matters or gifted with practical skills. he is intelligent but too impractical for commercial work.
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.
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. 4. Impracticable. See Usage Note at impracticable.
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.
Definition of impractical adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Impractical definition: Unwise to implement or maintain in practice.
