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- [im-pol-i-tik]
- /ɪmˈpɒl ɪ tɪk/
- /ɪmˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪk/
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- [im-pol-i-tik]
- /ɪmˈpɒl ɪ tɪk/
Definitions of impolitic word
- adjective impolitic not politic, expedient, or judicious. 1
- noun impolitic Failing to possess or display prudence; unwise. 1
- adjective impolitic not politic or expedient; unwise 0
- adjective impolitic not politic; unwise; injudicious; inexpedient 0
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Origin of impolitic
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; im-2 + politic
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Parts of speech for Impolitic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impolitic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
impolitic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impolitic
adj impolitic
- brash — If you describe someone or their behaviour as brash, you disapprove of them because you think that they are too confident and aggressive.
- ill-advised — acting or done without due consideration; imprudent: an ill-advised remark.
- imprudent — not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash.
- inadvisable — not advisable; inexpedient; unwise.
- inconsiderate — without due regard for the rights or feelings of others: It was inconsiderate of him to keep us waiting.
adjective impolitic
- unwise — not wise; foolish; imprudent; lacking in good sense or judgment: an unwise choice; an unwise man.
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- careless — If you are careless, you do not pay enough attention to what you are doing, and so you make mistakes, or cause harm or damage.
Antonyms for impolitic
adj impolitic
- careful — If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
- cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
- discreet — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
- politic — shrewd or prudent in practical matters; tactful; diplomatic.
- wise — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
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