Handy
Impractical
Impractical adjective - Not capable of being put to use or account.
Usage example: the flimsy little toy shovel was cute, but completely impractical for digging up tree stumps
Handy is an antonym for impractical.
Nearby Words: impracticable, impracticability
Both words in one sentence
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While actually wearing clothes proves impractical, Darktan finds having lots of belts with pouches on them to be very handy in the Trap Disposal Squad.
Source: Accessory-Wearing Cartoon Animal -
Awesome, but Impractical: Sending a Mister Handy out into the wastes to collect caps.
Source: Video Game / Fallout Shelter -
City of Heroes released $10 'Super Booster' packs which contain extra costume pieces (with no effect on gameplay), special emotes (with no effect on gameplay), and a bonus power of some sort (which range from Awesome, but Impractical to rather handy but little effect on actual combat).
Source: Revenue-Enhancing Devices
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