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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Etay Maor, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Adelman, who will preside over her trial, suggested in the June 18 hearing that the current schedule was impractical.
—Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Relocating them is extremely costly and often impractical, leaving many residents effectively trapped – and private equity firms are exploiting this vulnerability, Schwank said.
—Lauren Jessop, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2025
Summer breaks began in 19th century urban schools, where hot classrooms made year-round learning impractical.
—Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
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“Impractical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impractical. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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