CEFR B2

impractical

adjective

Meaning

Not sensible or realistic for a particular situation; not suitable for doing or using.

Examples

The plan to build a bridge across the ocean was wildly impractical.
Wearing a ball gown to the grocery store seemed impractical.

Synonyms: unrealistic, unworkable, infeasible, unserviceable

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impractical (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpræktɪkl/

Definition

Not sensible or realistic for a particular situation; not suitable for doing or using.

Examples

The plan to build a bridge across the ocean was wildly impractical.
Wearing a ball gown to the grocery store seemed impractical.
He found the traditional methods too slow and impractical for modern business.

How to Use impractical

impractical for (prepositional phrase): Not suitable or sensible for a specific purpose or person. — "This tiny car is impractical for a family of five."
impractical to (prepositional phrase): Not sensible or realistic to attempt or do. — "It is impractical to expect immediate results."

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