unpractical

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ʌnˈpræktɪkəl/ UK /ʌnˈpræktɪkəl/ See IPA manual

Freq #154477

Meanings

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adj
not suitable or effective for use in real situations

The elegant design proved unpractical in a crowded kitchen.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adj · not suitable or effective... impractical unworkable unrealistic

Opposites

practical workable

Word family

Derived forms unpracticalityunpractically

Related forms practical

Etymology

Formed in English from the negative prefix un- and practical. It is less common than impractical but has the same core meaning.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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