impolitic

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   unwise or tactless because likely to cause offense or practical difficulty

   It would be impolitic to announce the tax increase before consulting local leaders.

Formed from im-, 'not,' and politic in its older sense 'prudent or expedient.' The word therefore describes conduct that is poorly judged as policy, not conduct that is merely impolite.

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