impolitic
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im·pol·i·tic
(ĭm-pŏl′ĭ-tĭk)adj.
Socially unwise or imprudent; not politic: an impolitic approach to a sensitive issue.
im·pol′i·tic·ly adv.
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impolitic
(ɪmˈpɒlɪtɪk) orimpolitical
adj
not politic or expedient; unwise
imˈpoliticly adv
imˈpoliticness n
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im•pol•i•tic
(ɪmˈpɒl ɪ tɪk)adj.
not politic, expedient, or judicious.
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Adj. | 1. | impolitic - not politic; "an impolitic approach to a sensitive issue" inexpedient - not suitable or advisable; "an inexpedient tactic" foolish - devoid of good sense or judgment; "foolish remarks"; "a foolish decision" politic - marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness; "it is neither polite nor politic to get into other people's quarrels"; "a politic decision"; "a politic manager"; "a politic old scoundrel"; "a shrewd and politic reply" |
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impolitic
adjective1. Not wise:
2. Lacking sensitivity and skill in dealing with others:
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impolitic
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