Impolitic
adjective
Not wise or judicious; not making good judgement or decisions.
It would be impolitic to mention the topic of salary during the job interview.
Often appears as...
- an impolitic decision
- impolitic statement
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Not wise or judicious; not making good judgement or decisions.
It would be impolitic to mention the topic of salary during the job interview.
Often appears as...
- an impolitic decision
- impolitic statement
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Using 'impolitic' suggests that an action or statement may lead to negative outcomes.
His impolitic comments about the boss's strategy could jeopardize his position.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Contexts
'Impolitic' is common in formal writing or discussions about serious subjects like politics.
Her impolitic remarks during the debate stunned the audience.
Pro Tip 3/3Less About Manners
'Impolitic' critiques judgment rather than manners — it's less about politeness and more about wisdom.
Publicly criticizing a key ally was an impolitic move by the diplomat.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Using 'impolitic' suggests that an action or statement may lead to negative outcomes.
His impolitic comments about the boss's strategy could jeopardize his position.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Contexts
'Impolitic' is common in formal writing or discussions about serious subjects like politics.
Her impolitic remarks during the debate stunned the audience.
Pro Tip 3/3Less About Manners
'Impolitic' critiques judgment rather than manners — it's less about politeness and more about wisdom.
Publicly criticizing a key ally was an impolitic move by the diplomat.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Using 'impolitic' suggests that an action or statement may lead to negative outcomes.
His impolitic comments about the boss's strategy could jeopardize his position.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Contexts
'Impolitic' is common in formal writing or discussions about serious subjects like politics.
Her impolitic remarks during the debate stunned the audience.
Pro Tip 3/3Less About Manners
'Impolitic' critiques judgment rather than manners — it's less about politeness and more about wisdom.
Publicly criticizing a key ally was an impolitic move by the diplomat.
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Quote examples
John C. Calhoun
American Statesman
Measures of policy are necessarily controlled by circumstances; and, consequently, what may be wise and expedient under certain circumstances might be eminently unwise and impolitic under different circumstances. To persist in acting in the same way under circumstances essentially different would be folly and obstinacy, and not consistency.
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James Madison
American President
Commercial shackles are generally unjust, oppressive, and impolitic.
Quote examples
John C. Calhoun
American Statesman
Measures of policy are necessarily controlled by circumstances; and, consequently, what may be wise and expedient under certain circumstances might be eminently unwise and impolitic under different circumstances. To persist in acting in the same way under circumstances essentially different would be folly and obstinacy, and not consistency.
Quote examples
James Madison
American President
Commercial shackles are generally unjust, oppressive, and impolitic.
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