impractical
adjective
im·prac·ti·cal
(ˌ)im-ˈprak-ti-kəl 
: not practical: such as
a
: not wise to put into or keep in practice or effect
b
: incapable of dealing sensibly or prudently with practical matters
c
d
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Examples of impractical in a Sentence
Little sports cars are impractical for large families.
He was a dreamy and impractical young man.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The standoff between Blanche’s impractical aestheticism and Stanley’s ruthless pragmatism is the heart of this quintessentially American drama.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
This can limit an EV’s ability to serve all vehicle roles within a household and make long-distance travel away from major interstates impractical.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2024
Outsourcing vendor management may also be impractical, as most services are designed and priced for large enterprises.
—Paul Blough, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Impractical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impractical. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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impractical
adjective
im·prac·ti·cal
(ˈ)im-ˈprak-ti-kəl
: not practical: as
a
: not wise to put into or keep in practice or effect
an impractical rule disliked by many
b
: incapable of dealing sensibly with practical matters
c
: impracticable
the new gadgets were complicated and impractical
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