Definition

Not suitable for practical use or not effective in real situations.

Example

The plan was deemed unpractical and was quickly rejected by the team.

Conversation

I was thinking about buying that new gadget, but it seems a bit unpractical for everyday use.

Yeah, I agree. Sometimes those things look cool but aren't really useful.

Exactly! I prefer items that are more functional.

Same here. It's better to invest in things that actually make life easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unpractical → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "practical" (from Latin "practicus", meaning effective or suitable for actual use). The word "unpractical" means not suitable for practical use or not effective in real situations.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'effective' ('practicus') to remember that 'unpractical' describes something that is not effective or suitable for real-life situations.

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