impolitic

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.4 References

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

im- +‎ politic

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ɪmˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪk/, SAMPA: /Im"pQl.I.tIk/

[edit] Adjective

impolitic (comparative more impolitic, superlative most impolitic)

1. Not politic; contrary to or wanting in policy; unwise; imprudent; indiscreet; inexpedient; as, an impolitic ruler, law, or measure.

[edit] References

• impolitic in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
• impolitic in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913