Basic Details
Word: Impractical
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not sensible or realistic; difficult to do or use.
Synonyms: Unfeasible, unworkable, unrealistic
Antonyms: Practical, feasible, sensible
Idioms and Phrases
- Barking up the wrong tree: To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action. Example: "If you think buying that car is a good idea for our budget, you are barking up the wrong tree."
- Pie in the sky: A promise of something that is unlikely to happen. Example: "He always talks about starting a rocket company, but it sounds like pie in the sky to me."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The idea of building a roller coaster in our backyard is simply impractical given the space we have.
Example 2: Although her plan to travel the world on a bicycle sounded exciting, it was rather impractical for someone with a full-time job.
Example 3: The teacher explained that his suggestion for an all-night study session was impractical for most students.
Fun Fact
The word "impractical" comes from combining the prefix "im-", which means "not," and "practical," which is derived from the Latin word "practicus," meaning "fit for action" or "practical." It illustrates how the words together signify something that is not suitable for real-world application.
Famous Quote
"The only way to fail is not to be impractical." - Tony Morrison
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "impractical" mean?
a) Very easy to do
b) Sensible and realistic
c) Not sensible or realistic
d) Often successful
Answer: c) Not sensible or realistic
2. Which of these is a synonym of "impractical"?
a) Unfeasible
b) Possible
c) Useful
d) Effective
Answer: a) Unfeasible
3. What is an antonym of "impractical"?
a) Unrealistic
b) Sensible
c) Difficult
d) Negative
Answer: b) Sensible
4. Which sentence uses "impractical" correctly?
a) The meeting was impractical and everyone was happy.
b) Her idea for a cat dictionary was deemed impractical by the publishers.
c) The cake tasted impractical at the party.
d) The car ran impractical across the road.
Answer: b) Her idea for a cat dictionary was deemed impractical by the publishers.
5. Which idiom refers to an impractical idea?
a) Barking up the wrong tree
b) Under the weather
c) Back to square one
d) Pie in the sky
Answer: d) Pie in the sky
