Unpractical

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈpræktɪkəl/

Definitions of unpractical

adjective not practical or useful; unrealistic or impractical

Example Sentences

A1 Carrying a heavy backpack is unpractical for a long hike.

A2 Wearing high heels on a hiking trail is unpractical.

B1 Using a manual typewriter in today's digital age is unpractical.

B2 Investing in a business with no potential for growth is unpractical.

C1 Relying solely on public transportation in a rural area can be unpractical.

C2 Choosing a career path with limited job opportunities is unpractical in the long run.

Examples of unpractical in a Sentence

formal The decision to implement that new software was deemed unpractical by the board of directors.

informal Wearing high heels to the beach is just unpractical.

slang Carrying around that huge bag is so unpractical.

figurative His unpractical approach to problem-solving often leads to inefficiency.

Grammatical Forms of unpractical

• past tense: was unpractical
• plural: unpracticals
• comparative: more unpractical
• superlative: most unpractical
• present tense: is unpractical
• future tense: will be unpractical
• perfect tense: has been unpractical
• continuous tense: is being unpractical
• singular: unpractical
• positive degree: unpractical
• infinitive: to be unpractical
• gerund: being unpractical
• participle: unpractical

Origin and Evolution of unpractical

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unpractical' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'practical' meaning 'relating to practice or action'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unpractical' has evolved to be used synonymously with 'impractical' to describe something that is not sensible or realistic in terms of practicality.