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Meaning of IMPOLITIC

Pronunciation:  im'pâlitik

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[adj]  not politic; "an impolitic approach to a sensitive issue"
 

IMPOLITIC is a 9 letter word that starts with I.

 

 Synonyms: inexpedient, tactless, undiplomatic, unwise
 
 Antonyms: politic
 
 See Also: foolish

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Im*pol"i*tic\, a. [Pref. im- not + politic; cf. F.
impolitique.]
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.



 
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