impractical

This term describes a disconnect between a concept and its execution. When applied to a plan or idea, it suggests a failure of logic or feasibility, implying that the goal is unattainable due to physical, financial, or temporal constraints. When applied to a person, it describes a temperament characterized by idealism or absent-mindedness. It suggests a lack of pragmatic skill or an inability to handle the mundane requirements of daily life, often contrasting intellectual brilliance with functional incompetence.