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
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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These trees provide good wildlife value, so their removal may be both undesirable and impractical, especially since spores can travel on the wind for quite a distance.
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Reynolds also recommends taking photos of sentimental but impractical items and collecting them in a photo book or digital slideshow.
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Ilya Likhov, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
These trees provide good wildlife value, so their removal may be both undesirable and impractical, especially since spores can travel on the wind for quite a distance.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
Reynolds also recommends taking photos of sentimental but impractical items and collecting them in a photo book or digital slideshow.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 26 Mar. 2025
It is hoped that descendants of the robot could one day be used to explore settings where electronics won't work or are impractical, such as in high-radiation environments or the surface of other planets.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Impractical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impractical. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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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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