Meaning & use
impractical
Not sensible or workable in practice, despite perhaps seeming reasonable in theory.
See it in a sentence
Carrying an umbrella that size is impractical on a crowded train.
The design looked elegant but proved impractical for everyday use.
A note on using this word
Impractical focuses on real-world usability, whereas unrealistic focuses more on unlikely outcomes.
Words with a similar meaning
unworkableunrealistic
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Words with an opposite meaning
practicalworkable
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