IMPRACTICAL


Meaning of IMPRACTICAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪmpræktɪk(ə)l ]

1.

If you describe an object, idea, or course of action as impractical , you mean that it is not sensible or realistic, and does not work well in practice.

It became impractical to make a business trip by ocean liner.

≠ practical

ADJ : usu v-link ADJ , oft it v-link ADJ to-inf

2.

If you describe someone as impractical , you mean that they do not have the abilities or skills to do practical work such as making, repairing, or organizing things.

Geniuses are supposed to be eccentric and hopelessly impractical.

≠ practical

ADJ : usu v-link ADJ

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