Clever and Impractical

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Clever adjective - Showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing.

Usage example: an inventor who was constantly coming up with clever devices for doing everyday chores

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Impractical is an antonym for clever.

Nearby Words: cleverness, cleverly

Impractical adjective - Not capable of being put to use or account.

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Clever is an antonym for impractical.

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