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单词 impracticality
释义

impractical

adjective

im·​prac·​ti·​cal (ˌ)im-ˈprak-ti-kəl How to pronounce impractical (audio)
: not practical: such as
a
: not wise to put into or keep in practice or effect
b
: incapable of dealing sensibly or prudently with practical matters
c
: impracticable
d
: idealistic
impracticality
(ˌ)im-ˌprak-ti-ˈka-lə-tē How to pronounce impractical (audio)
noun
impractically
(ˌ)im-ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce impractical (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • impracticable
  • inoperable
  • nonpractical
  • unserviceable
  • unusable
  • unworkable
  • useless
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Example Sentences

Little sports cars are impractical for large families. He was a dreamy and impractical young man.
Recent Examples on the Web There are other reasons such transactions can be impractical, too. Abha Bhattarai, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Sep. 2022 There are other reasons such transactions can be impractical, too. Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2022 Their representative, Dan Niebaum of the Lightfoot Planning Group, said residential development is a good fit for the site, and that the industrial zone on the property is impractical because most other industrial uses are more than a mile away. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 Alexandra adds that this method is especially popular among clients with a busy lifestyle or a job where long nails might be impractical. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 18 Aug. 2022 Fully avoiding fossil-fuel investments is impractical, many investors say, because oil, gas and coal still account for about 80% of the world’s energy. Amrith Ramkumar, WSJ, 14 Aug. 2022 Air-gapping, or isolating networks from the internet, which is likely to be impractical. Vinit Patel, Fortune, 1 July 2022 Public figures like Elizabeth Warren and Zephyr Teachout have advocated for them, but antitrust breakups are often painted as radical, ineffective, or impractical. Denise Hearn, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2022 Ideas that start off seeming dangerous and impractical get refined into those with great utility. Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

impractical

adjective

im·​prac·​ti·​cal im-ˈprak-ti-kəl How to pronounce impractical (audio)
1
: not suitable for a situation : not practical
Small cars are impractical for large families.
2
: not capable of dealing sensibly with matters that require action
an impractical dreamer

impracticality

noun

as in idealism

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • idealism
  • naïveté
  • optimism
  • simplemindedness
  • simplicity
  • artlessness
  • sincerity
  • ingenuousness
  • guilelessness
  • naivety
  • naturalness
  • straightforwardness
  • naivete
  • unworldliness
  • naiveté
  • frankness
  • naïvety
  • unsophistication
  • simpleness
  • unpretentiousness
  • greenness
  • inexperience
  • unaffectedness
  • openness
  • naiveness
  • insularity
  • childishness
  • candor
  • carelessness
  • callowness
  • genuineness
  • parochialism
  • innocence
  • ignorance
  • obliviousness
  • honesty
  • unawareness
  • thoughtlessness
  • viridity
  • rawness
  • provincialism
  • heedlessness
  • gullibility
  • impressionability
  • credulity
  • coltishness
  • credulousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • artificiality
  • pretentiousness
  • dishonesty
  • insincerity
  • incredulity
  • disbelief
  • deviousness
  • suspiciousness
  • skepticism
  • wariness
  • pessimism
  • caution
  • affectedness
  • carefulness
  • sophistication
  • cynicism
  • maturity
  • doubtfulness
  • worldliness
  • street smarts
  • artfulness
  • knowingness
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