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impractical/impracticable

ADJECTIVE

impossible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

impossible improbable infeasible unfeasible unworkable

WEAK

abstract absurd chimerical idealistic illogical inapplicable inefficacious inoperable irrealizable ivory tower no-go nonfunctional nonviable not a prayer otherworldly out of the question quixotic romantic speculative starry-eyed theoretical unattainable unbusinesslike unreal unserviceable unusable unwise useless visionary wild won't fly

Antonyms

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practicable practical probable realistic reasonable tenable viable

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While European and other international sports fans are acquainted with ease of foot travel, getting around as a pedestrian is practically impossible in the biggest stadium in the United States’ biggest metro area.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Either way, the end result was a fluid style of football that was practically impossible to stop and resulted in Barcelona claiming 14 trophies during Guardiola's time at the helm.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

It’s a respectable argument, even if it makes a moral defense of any war practically impossible.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“It is practically impossible that the development, promulgation, communication, and implementation of this policy has been, and will be, accomplished — as required — without using a single dollar of annually appropriated funds,” they wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

Everyone knows it’s practically impossible, so why do they ask the impossible of the Jews?

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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