unpolitic

[ uhn-pol-i-tik ]

adjective

1. impolitic.

unpolitic

/ ʌnˈpɒlɪtɪk /

adjective

1. another word for impolitic

Word History and Origins

Origin of unpolitic¹

First recorded in 1540–50; un- ¹ + politic

Example Sentences

To leave the friendly overtures of the French Republic without any answer would not only be insulting but highly unpolitic, since the Executive might be accused "of neglecting the interests of the United States."

From Project Gutenberg

In Iowa such unpolitic conduct sometimes does not matter.

From Time Magazine Archive

But in the U. S. motor industry it is considered unpolitic for a manufacturer to say that he will do this or that.

From Time Magazine Archive

I could hardly refuse; it would have been churlish—unpolitic.

From Project Gutenberg

The title is very unpolitic . . . 'churls'!

From Project Gutenberg