impractical

• Descreve algo que não é razoável, realista ou provavelmente eficaz na prática; diz-se de planos, ideias ou objetos que não funcionam bem ou não são viáveis na vida real.

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.

   Impraticável

   • 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.

   Sinônimosimpracticableinfeasiblenonviableunrealisticunworkable

   Antônimosfeasiblepracticalrealisticsensibleusefulviableworkable

2. Not given to practical mattersB2formal

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

   Pouco prático

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdreamyidealisticquixoticunrealistic

   Antônimosdown-to-earthlevelheadedpracticalrealisticsensible

3. Speculative or not realizableC1formal

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

   Especulativo ou irrealizável

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschimericalfancifulhypotheticalidealisticimpracticablequixoticspeculativetheoreticalunrealisticunworkableutopianvisionary

   Antônimosfeasiblepracticalrealizableworkable