IMPOLITIC

impolitic

(adjective) not politic; “an impolitic approach to a sensitive issue”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

impolitic (comparative more impolitic, superlative most impolitic)

Not in accordance with good policy.

Synonyms: unwise, inexpedient, unadvisable

Source: Wiktionary


Im*pol"i*tic, a. Etym: [Pref. im- not + politic; cf. F. impolitique.]

Definition: Not politic; contrary to, or wanting in, policy; unwise; imprudent; indiscreet; inexpedient; as, an impolitic ruler, law, or measure. The most unjust and impolitic of all things, unequal taxation. Burke.

Syn.

– Indiscreet; inexpedient; undiplomatic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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