What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
impractical
Example
It's impractical to expect everyone to work 24 hours a day. [impractical: adjective]
Example
The proposal was deemed impractical due to its high cost and low feasibility. [impractical: adjective]
unrealistic
Example
It's unrealistic to expect a child to solve complex mathematical problems without any guidance. [unrealistic: adjective]
Example
The company's growth projections were deemed unrealistic by industry experts. [unrealistic: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unrealistic is more commonly used than impractical in everyday language. Unrealistic is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while impractical is less common and refers to a specific lack of usefulness or feasibility.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between impractical and unrealistic?
Both impractical and unrealistic are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
