impractical characteristic

[ɪmˈpræktɪkəl ˈkærəktərɪstɪk]
noun phrasepl: impractical characteristics
característica impraticável
1. A quality, trait, or feature of someone or something that is not practical, efficient, or feasible in real-world application
The design's impractical characteristic made it unsuitable for everyday use.
A característica impraticável do design o tornava inadequado para uso diário.
2. A distinctive attribute that lacks practical utility or common sense
Her impractical characteristic of buying expensive items on impulse caused financial problems.
Sua característica impraticável de comprar itens caros por impulso causou problemas financeiros.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, recognizing 'impractical characteristics' is important in business, design, and personal development discussions. Americans often emphasize pragmatism and efficiency, while Brazilians may balance practicality with creative or relational considerations. The term is frequently used in product design criticism and personality assessments.
NYC Slang
not practical vibe; unrealistic trait
Synonyms / Sinônimos
impracticalityunrealistic traitunfeasible qualityinefficient attributeunworkable feature
Antonyms / Antônimos
practical characteristicpragmatic qualityfeasible traitefficient attributeworkable feature

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
característica impraticável
Standard formal usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
característica impraticável; traço impraticável
Common in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
característica impraticável
Standard usage, sometimes abbreviated colloquially
Portugal
característica impraticável; traço impraticável
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese with slight formal variations

Related Words

impracticalpracticalitycharacteristictraitfeasibilitypragmatism

Related Idioms & Phrases

a recipe for disaster
impractical as a screen door on a submarine
não tem pé nem cabeça (doesn't make sense in Portuguese)
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