IMPRACTICAL Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

impractical

adjective

(ˌ)im-ˈprak-ti-kəl

Definition of impractical

as in useless

not capable of being put to use or account the flimsy little toy shovel was cute, but completely impractical for digging up tree stumps

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Recent Examples of impractical Even if that goal proves impractical, techniques pioneered with the thylacine could help other animals. — Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026 Such pieces are undeniably art works—precious, impractical, one of a kind. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Think sculptural silhouettes, surreal details, unusual materials, and shapes that border on impractical in the best possible way. — Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026 Pretty, functional storage solutions are the perfect antidote to impractical minimalism. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for impractical

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But from how the thudding steps gained on me, my efforts were useless.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
The wrong answer, no matter how inexpensive or how fast it has been delivered, is useless.

— Bruce Kelley, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026