Inexpedient
adjective
Not suitable or practical, particularly not beneficial or effective for achieving a purpose.
Despite the immediate benefits, many people argue that using fossil fuels is inexpedient due to its long-term impact on climate.

Often appears as...
- inexpedient decision
- inexpedient method
adjective
Not suitable or practical, particularly not beneficial or effective for achieving a purpose.
Despite the immediate benefits, many people argue that using fossil fuels is inexpedient due to its long-term impact on climate.

Often appears as...
- inexpedient decision
- inexpedient method
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Not Advisable
Use 'inexpedient' to describe an option that might seem easy but isn't recommended due to negative consequences.

Skipping the planning phase seems tempting, but it's inexpedient for project success.
Long-Term View
'Inexpedient' often refers to actions that fail to consider future implications or long-term strategy.

Expanding the factory is inexpedient, considering the predicted market decline.
Negative Impact
The word suggests that the action might have a negative impact or fallout that outweighs any immediate benefit.

Building a dam in this location is inexpedient, as it threatens the local ecosystem.
Not Advisable
Use 'inexpedient' to describe an option that might seem easy but isn't recommended due to negative consequences.

Skipping the planning phase seems tempting, but it's inexpedient for project success.
Long-Term View
'Inexpedient' often refers to actions that fail to consider future implications or long-term strategy.

Expanding the factory is inexpedient, considering the predicted market decline.
Negative Impact
The word suggests that the action might have a negative impact or fallout that outweighs any immediate benefit.

Building a dam in this location is inexpedient, as it threatens the local ecosystem.
Not Advisable
Use 'inexpedient' to describe an option that might seem easy but isn't recommended due to negative consequences.

Skipping the planning phase seems tempting, but it's inexpedient for project success.
Long-Term View
'Inexpedient' often refers to actions that fail to consider future implications or long-term strategy.

Expanding the factory is inexpedient, considering the predicted market decline.
Negative Impact
The word suggests that the action might have a negative impact or fallout that outweighs any immediate benefit.

Building a dam in this location is inexpedient, as it threatens the local ecosystem.
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