as in useless
not capable of being put to use or account
the flimsy little toy shovel was cute, but completely impractical for digging up tree stumps
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Recent Examples of impractical
Pavia was granted a preliminary injunction, which is issued by a court in circumstances when a full trial on the merits is impractical.
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Joe Sabin, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Much of that policy is governed by recent state-level reforms, making a blanket repeal impractical.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Industry-Wide Energy Problem and a Unique Solution Relying on large battery storage continues to be a challenge facing sustainable energy sources, which limits scalability and is impractical in smaller areas.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Some of these sweeping goals are admirable, some impractical.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Joe Sabin, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Much of that policy is governed by recent state-level reforms, making a blanket repeal impractical.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Industry-Wide Energy Problem and a Unique Solution Relying on large battery storage continues to be a challenge facing sustainable energy sources, which limits scalability and is impractical in smaller areas.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Some of these sweeping goals are admirable, some impractical.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for impractical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impractical
Adjective
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Without that essential training to help surmount powerful systemic barriers, the kit would have been useless—and in that sense, the job is still woefully unfinished.—
Sheila McClear,
The Atlantic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Esoteric knowledge of the parks, essentially useless anywhere else, is suddenly incredibly useful.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This mismatch results in recruiters spending excessive time reviewing unsuitable applications, with 22% dedicating three to five hours daily to this task.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Uncovering a Forgotten History The discovery was initiated by a 1930s agricultural report referencing untended land filled with graves and trees—an area unsuitable for cultivation.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The insurance typically covers personal belongings and a unit’s interior and provides benefits such as living expenses if a condo becomes unusable.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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Instead, the law would penalize internet providers and companies with App stores like Apple and Google for continuing to make updates available, The New York Times reported, so the app would degrade over time and become unusable.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Impractical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impractical. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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