impolitic

[ im-pol-i-tik ]

adjective

1. not politic, expedient, or judicious.

impolitic

/ ɪmˈpɒlɪtɪk /

adjective

1. not politic or expedient; unwise

Derived Forms

• imˈpoliticness, noun
• imˈpoliticly, adverb

Other Words From

• im·poli·tic·ly adverb
• im·poli·tic·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of impolitic¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; im- ² + politic

Example Sentences

The tears and panic over these two impolitic remarks never seem to end.

From Salon

Congress representing Florida, according to two people with knowledge of the matter, in part because he thought doing so might seem impolitic since he had not officially declared his candidacy.

From Reuters

Donald Trump is the impolitic vulgarian dragging the public debate into the gutter.

From Washington Times

Neither a polished nor eloquent public speaker, Mr. Riordan was well known for his impolitic wisecracking.

From New York Times

Even in the brusque world of old-school record executives, Mr. Stein could be startlingly impolitic.

From New York Times