Unpractical: meaning, definitions and examples
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unpractical
[ ʌnˈpræktɪkəl ]
general use
Unpractical refers to something that is not practical or sensible in a real-world scenario. It describes ideas, plans, or objects that are difficult to implement or not useful in practical situations.
Synonyms
impractical, infeasible, unrealistic, useless.
Examples of usage
- His unpractical suggestions were ignored in the meeting.
- The design was beautiful but unpractical for everyday use.
- She often daydreams about unpractical solutions to complex problems.
Translations
Translations of the word "unpractical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 impraticável
🇮🇳 अव्यवहारिक
🇩🇪 unpraktisch
🇮🇩 tidak praktis
🇺🇦 непрактичний
🇵🇱 niepraktyczny
🇯🇵 非実用的な
🇫🇷 impratique
🇪🇸 impráctico
🇹🇷 pratik olmayan
🇰🇷 비실용적인
🇸🇦 غير عملي
🇨🇿 nepraktický
🇸🇰 nepraktický
🇨🇳 不实用的
🇸🇮 nepraktičen
🇮🇸 ópraktískur
🇰🇿 практикалық емес
🇬🇪 არაპრაქტიკულია
🇦🇿 praktik olmayan
🇲🇽 impráctico
Etymology
The term 'unpractical' combines the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', with the root 'practical', which originates from the Middle English word 'practical', derived from the Old French 'practique', and further from Latin 'practicus' meaning 'fit for practice'. The use of 'unpractical' emerged to express a lack of practicality, with its first recorded use in the early 20th century. Prior to that, the more commonly used term was 'impractical', which carries a similar meaning. 'Unpractical' often denotes a certain aloofness or separation from the realities of everyday life, reflecting a perspective that prioritizes theoretical considerations over functional application.