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   impractical

   /ɪmˈpraktɪkl/

   adjective

   • 1. not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic: "impractical high heels" Similar unsuitablenot sensibleinappropriateunserviceableOpposite practicalsensible
   • ▪ (of a person) not skilled or interested in doing practical work: "Paul was impractical and dreamy" Similar unrealisticidealistichead-in-the-cloudsout of touch with realityromanticdreamyfancifulstarry-eyedvisionaryquixoticinformal:airy-fairyOpposite practicaldown to earth
   • 2. impossible to do; impracticable. North American Similar unrealisticunworkableunfeasiblenon-viableimpracticableill-consideredill-thought-outillogicalunreasonablefar-fetchedimpossiblesillyfoolishabsurdwildinformal:cock-eyedcrackpotcrazyhalf-bakedOpposite practicalsensible

   Derivatives

   • 1. impracticality noun
   • 2. impractically adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIMPRACTICAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Impractical means not effective or reasonable, or not able to provide effective or simple solutions. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, antonyms, and examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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     IMPRACTICAL translate: （人）無動手能力的，手不靈巧的,...

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › impracticalImpractical Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Impractical means not practical, such as not wise, sensible, or workable. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for impractical.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › impracticalIMPRACTICAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Impractical means not practical or useful, not capable of dealing with practical matters, or idealistic. See the origin, synonyms, and usage of impractical in sentences from various sources.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › impracticalImpractical - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Something impractical is difficult or impossible to achieve. It might sound like a great idea, but it's not going to happen. It's just not practical. Impractical ideas make no sense or just can’t be done. Heels so high you have a fish swimming in them are cool, but very impractical.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMPRACTICAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe someone as impractical, you mean that they do not have the abilities or skills to do practical work such as making, repairing, or organizing things. Geniuses are supposed to be eccentric and hopelessly impractical.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › impracticalImpractical - definition of impractical by The Free Dictionary

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   Impractical means not practical or workable, or not capable of dealing with practical matters. Find the origin, usage, and related words of impractical in this comprehensive online dictionary.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIMPRACTICAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Impractical means not effective or reasonable, or not able to provide effective or simple solutions. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and pronunciation of impractical with synonyms, antonyms, and examples from various sources.