impractical
The word “impractical” has 4 syllables: im-prac-ti-cal
It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpræktɪkəl/
What is synonym and antonym for impractical?
In the thesaurus, “impractical” has 52 synonyms and 38 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for impractical along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for impractical
- abstract
- absurd
- arrested
- chimerical
- dead
- dormant
- fallow
- free
- idealistic
- idle
- illogical
- impossible
- impracticable
- improbable
- inaccessible
- inactive
- inapplicable
- inefficacious
- inert
- infeasible
- inoperable
- inoperative
- interrupted
- ivory-tower
- latent
- no-go
- nonfunctional
- nonpractical
- nonviable
- otherworldly
- quixotic
- romantic
- speculative
- starry-eyed
- suspended
- theoretical
- unattainable
- unavailable
- unbusinesslike
- unfeasible
- unobtainable
- unreachable
- unreal
- unrealistic
- unserviceable
- unsuitable
- unusable
- unwise
- unworkable
- useless
- visionary
- wild
Antonyms for impractical
- accessible
- acquirable
- active
- alive
- all-around
- all-round
- applicable
- available
- busy
- employed
- feasible
- functional
- functioning
- handy
- logical
- obtainable
- operable
- operating
- operational
- operative
- possible
- practicable
- practical
- procurable
- rational
- reachable
- reasonable
- running
- sensible
- serviceable
- tenable
- ultrapractical
- usable
- useable
- useful
- utilizable
- workable
- working
Meanings of impractical
- adjective
- Not practical; impracticable.
Example Sentences
- Wearing high heels on a hiking trip is impractical.
- The design looks beautiful but is impractical for everyday use.
- It’s impractical to expect the project to finish in just one week.
- The heavy equipment was impractical for the small workspace.
- Relying solely on solar power can be impractical in cloudy regions.
On this page you'll find 90 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impractical, such as: abstract, absurd, accessible, acquirable, active, alive, all-around.
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