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impractical solution

[ɪmˈpræktɪkəl səˈluːʃən]
noun phrasepl: impractical solutions
solução impraticável
1. A proposed answer or resolution to a problem that is not feasible, efficient, or realistic to implement in practice
The engineer dismissed the proposal as an impractical solution that would cost too much and take years to implement.
O engenheiro descartou a proposta como uma solução impraticável que custaria muito e levaria anos para implementar.
2. An approach to solving a problem that lacks consideration for real-world constraints, resources, or circumstances
Suggesting we build a bridge without funding is an impractical solution to our transportation problem.
Sugerir que construamos uma ponte sem financiamento é uma solução impraticável para nosso problema de transporte.
NYC Slang
a pipe dream solution
Synonyms
unfeasible solutionunrealistic solutionunworkable solutionineffective solution
Antonyms
practical solutionviable solutionfeasible solutionworkable solution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solução impraticável
Most commonly used across Brazil
São Paulo
solução impraticável/inviável
Both terms are used interchangeably
Portugal
solução impraticável
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

not worth the paper it's written on
back to the drawing board
it won't fly
a non-starter
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