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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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