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 Their potential applications include modeling advanced materials and chemical reactions, optimizing complex logistics networks and addressing some computational problems that are impractical for today’s systems. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 Spreadsheets cannot teach these dynamics, and real-world training may be dangerous, impractical or impossible. — Richard Clough, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 That would be impractical in Soho and unthinkable in Times Square. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 29 Sep. 2026 The shoes, which consist of little more than a leather heel cap laced around the foot, feel almost deliberately impractical. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for impractical

Recent Examples of Synonyms for impractical

Adjective

Throw in most sideline reporting and coach interviews, completely useless.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Simply put, the satellite connection would allow Russian operators to steer drones and missiles directly, rendering useless the electronic-warfare network Ukraine has built across the country to jam them.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of useless

Adjective

At one unsuitable Gramercy apartment, Taylor encountered Cam Armand, a salesperson on the Kota team at Compass, and the Folwells enlisted his help.

— Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
In a setting designed to make exceptional yachts desirable, explaining why a particular vessel is unsuitable requires commercial discipline.

— Christoph Lymbersky, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of unsuitable

Adjective

Predicted in the 1970s by NASA physicist Donald Kessler, this chain of orbital smashups could make the space around Earth unusable and unsafe.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Shows promise in testing This technology turns unusable, high-arsenic copper into valuable inventory, creating new revenue and cutting operating costs.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026