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
Usable is an antonym for impractical.
Nearby Words: impracticable, impracticability
Usable
Usable adjective - Capable of being put to use or account.
Usage example: there's not a scrap of usable information in that article on finding the right pet for one's family
Impractical is an antonym for usable.
Both words in one sentence
- It's still a bit impractical to change the weapons on two of them and get all three in position, but it's much more usable than in its other appearances.
- Finally, there are plenty of food items that are usable, but impractical by the time you reach them.
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A case of Awesome, but Impractical, since it feels awesome to finally have your own unlimited supply of Mana, but it is not usable in close combat and you can only pelt so much spells at distance.
Source: Video Game / Quest for Glory III
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