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impractical Synonyms

Another word for impractical

Choosing another word for impractical depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not adapted for use or action; not sensible, useful, or realistic in actual practice.

Usage Example

"Commuting three hours each way every day proved completely unrealistic for the young family."

Strongest
unrealistic
unworkable
Strong
unfeasible
infeasible
impracticable
unviable
unwise
unsuitable

• adjective (Context 2)

Incapable of dealing sensibly or prudently with everyday matters, finances, or practical affairs; idealistic.

Usage Example

"He was a brilliant theorist, though somewhat idealistic when it came to managing household budgets."

Strong
idealistic
quixotic
unworldly
starry-eyed
utopian
visionary
Weak
romantic

Opposites of impractical

The opposite of impractical shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

practical
pragmatic
down-to-earth
sensible
feasible
realistic
level-headed
workable
See all opposites of impractical

• Nearby Words

impoverishment
impracticable
impracticably
impractical
impracticality
impractically
impracticalness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Impractical. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/impractical
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