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inexpediency

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in·ex·pe·di·ent  (nk-spd-nt)
adj.
Not expedient; inadvisable: an inexpedient tactic.
inex·pedi·ence, inex·pedi·en·cy n.
inex·pedi·ent·ly adv.
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Noun1.inexpediency - the quality of being unsuited to the end in view
inexpedience
disadvantage - the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
expedience, expediency - the quality of being suited to the end in view
Translations
inexpediency
n (of plan, measures, action, decision) → Ungeeignetheit f, → Unzweckmäßigkeit f; (of policy) → Unratsamkeit f, → Unklugheit f


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The quantity of the imposition, the expediency or inexpediency of an increase on either side, would be mutually questions of prudence; but there would be involved no direct contradiction of power.
Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context
Realizing the inexpediency of discussing the matter, I went forward myself, overran the line, and let the anchor go.
Tales of the Fish Patrol by London, Jack View in context
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