unpractical
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not suited for actual use or action: "unpractical" describes something that is not effective, useful, or sensible in real-life situations. It refers to ideas, plans, or methods that are impractical or unrealistic.
- Lacking practical sense: "unpractical" can also describe a person who lacks the ability to deal with everyday tasks or make sensible decisions in practical matters.
Usage Examples
- (The idea was not feasible or realistic for actual construction.)
- (She lacks the practical skill to handle money wisely.)
- (The design was not suitable for real-world use.)
Advanced Usage
"unpractical notion": an idea that is not realistic or workable.
- The plan to travel across the desert without water was an unpractical notion. (A foolish and unrealistic idea.)
"unpractical person": someone who is not good at practical tasks or decision-making.
- He is an unpractical person who often forgets to pay bills on time. (Someone lacking everyday common sense.)
Variants and Related Words
Unpractically (adv): in a manner that is not practical or realistic.
- She unpractically spent all her savings on a luxury car. (She acted in a wasteful, unrealistic way.)
Unpracticality (n): the quality of being impractical or unrealistic.
- The unpracticality of the proposal was obvious to everyone. (The lack of feasibility was clear.)
Synonyms
- Impractical: not sensible or realistic; not useful in practice.
- Unrealistic: not showing a sensible understanding of what can be achieved.
- Idealistic: based on high principles or perfect standards, often ignoring practical considerations.
Related Idioms
"All talk and no action": someone who makes plans but does not carry them out.
- He is all talk and no action — his ideas are always unpractical. (He speaks but never does anything practical.)
"Head in the clouds": to be out of touch with reality or practical matters.
- She has her head in the clouds, always dreaming up unpractical schemes. (She is not grounded in reality.)