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impractical

/ɪmˈpræk.tɪ.kəl/

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adjective

/ɪmˈpræk.tɪ.kəl/B2formal
  • ruОписывает что-то, что не является разумным, реалистичным или вероятно эффективным на практике.

Describes something that is not sensible, realistic, or likely to be effective in practice.

  1. Not workable or realisticB2formal

    Describes an idea, plan, or method that is not sensible or likely to be effective in real situations.

    ruНепрактичный

    • His suggestion to build a bridge in a month was completely impractical.
    • The design looked beautiful but was impractical for everyday use.
    • It is impractical to expect everyone to agree on every detail.

    Synonymsimpracticableinfeasiblenonviableunrealisticunworkable

    Antonymsfeasiblepracticalrealisticsensibleusefulviableworkable

  2. Not given to practical mattersB2formal

    Describes a person who lacks common sense or the ability to deal with everyday tasks effectively.

    ruНепрактичный

    • She is brilliant in theory but rather impractical when it comes to fixing things.
    • He is so impractical that he cannot even boil an egg.
    • Being impractical, he often overlooks the simple steps needed to get things done.

    Synonymsdreamyidealisticquixoticunrealistic

    Antonymsdown-to-earthlevelheadedpracticalrealisticsensible

  3. Speculative or not realizableC1formal

    Refers to an idea or concept that is based on theory or imagination rather than practical application.

    ruУмозрительный

    • The philosopher's vision of a perfect society is beautiful but impractical.
    • Many of the early plans for space travel were considered impractical at the time.
    • His proposal was dismissed as impractical and overly idealistic.

    Synonymschimericalfancifulhypotheticalidealisticimpracticablequixoticspeculativetheoreticalunrealisticunworkableutopianvisionary

    Antonymsfeasiblepracticalrealizableworkable

Forms
  • more impractical comparative form
  • most impractical superlative form
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