Meaning & Definition of word "Impractical"

Impractical

/ɪmˈpræktɪkəl/

1. Not conducive to practicality; not suitable for use or application in real-world situations.
- Example: The plan to build a floating city seemed exciting but was ultimately impractical given the costs involved.
2. Not sensible or realistic; unable to be achieved or carried out effectively.
- Example: His idea of traveling to every country in the world within a year turned out to be impractical due to time and budget constraints.
3. Having no practical value or utility.
- Example: She found the concept art to be beautiful, but it was too impractical for actual game design.

●Derived from 'im-' meaning 'not' and 'practical' which refers to being concerned with actual use or practice.

back to the drawing board:

A phrase used when a plan or idea has failed and it is necessary to start again from the beginning.

think outside the box:

To think creatively and not be limited by traditional or expected ideas.

pie in the sky:

An unrealistic or overly optimistic idea or plan.

practical:

Concerned with what is actually possible or beneficial.

theoretical:

Based on theory; not practical or applied.

idealistic:

Characterized by or pursuing ideals, often unrealistically.

Meaning: Out to lunch

● Example Sentence: His idea about building a theme park in the desert is just out to lunch.

Meaning: Living in a dream world

● Example Sentence: She’s living in a dream world if she thinks that can work.