What is another word for impractical?

Pronunciation: [ɪmpɹˈaktɪkə͡l] (IPA)

The term 'impractical' refers to something that is not workable or feasible in reality. There are multiple synonyms for it, like unrealistic, illogical, unworkable, infeasible, and unattainable. Unrealistic implies that the idea or plan is not in line with practicality or common sense. Illogical refers to lacking logic and reasoning. Unworkable means that the plan or idea cannot be implemented in a practical manner. Infeasible implies that the plan or idea is not feasible due to lack of resources or other constraints. Unattainable refers to something that is not achievable, no matter how hard one tries. Choosing the right synonym for impractical depends on the context in which it is being used.

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What are the opposite words for impractical?

Impractical is an adjective used to describe something that cannot be executed or accomplished efficiently or appropriately. Its antonyms are practical or feasible, which means something that is workable and realistic in a given situation. Another antonym is pragmatic, which refers to practicality and the ability to solve problems based on practical considerations. The term useful is also an antonym of impractical, which implies that something is capable of facilitating or achieving the desired results. Last but not least, the word realistic is an antonym of impractical, which describes something that is grounded in fact and achievable within reasonable means.

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Usage examples for Impractical

Before noon the sky was gray, but the light remained good enough for traveling until 4 P. M. A course was made about northwest, because a more direct line was still impractical.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
It was too impractical.
"The Instant of Now"
Irving E. Cox, Jr.
It is not a little surprising to find that it was the practical side of medicine particularly which was developed at Vienna, since the inhabitants of the Austrian capital, while supposed to have artistic tastes far above the average, are usually considered to be among the most impractical people in Europe.
"Makers of Modern Medicine"
James J. Walsh

Famous quotes with Impractical

  • Of course, clothing fashions have always been impractical, except in Tahiti.
    Jacques Barzun
  • Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary.
    Cecil Beaton
  • Dresses, I find, are impractical in social situations, but I enjoy wearing them a great deal on stage.
    Brian Molko
  • More than an end to war, we want an end to the beginning of all wars - yes, an end to this brutal, inhuman and thoroughly impractical method of settling the differences between governments.
    Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • That deep longing you keep dismissing as impractical may be the very thing your soul is calling you to do.
    Renae A. Sauter

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