Impolitic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /(ˌ)im-ˈpä-lə-ˌtik/ im·pol·i·tic

Meaning & Definition of Impolitic

Impolitic (adjective)

  1. not politic, unwise

Impolitic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in unwise, imprudent

    similar: imprudent, inadvisable, inexpedient, injudicious, unwise, impractical, profitless, unfeasible, unprofitable, inopportune, unseasonable, untimely
    opposite: advisable, desirable, expedient, judicious, politic, prudent, tactical, wise, advantageous, beneficial, profitable, useful, utilitarian

  2. as in undiplomatic, tactless

    similar: gauche, tactless, undiplomatic, untactful, discourteous, inconsiderate, indelicate, thoughtless, ungracious, ill-bred, ill-mannered, impolite, uncalled-for, uncivil, unhandsome, unmannered, unmannerly, boorish, brash, brassy, caddish, churlish, clodhopping, clownish, loutish, uncouth, disregardful, disrespectful, impertinent, impudent, insolent, rude
    opposite: diplomatic, politic, tactful, considerate, courteous, delicate, graceful, gracious, thoughtful, civil, mannerly, polite

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Impolitic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Impolitic:

imprudent, inadvisable, inexpedient, injudicious, unwise, impractical, profitless, unfeasible, unprofitable, inopportune, unseasonable, untimely, gauche, tactless, undiplomatic, untactful, discourteous, inconsiderate, indelicate, thoughtless, ungracious, ill-bred, ill-mannered, impolite, uncalled-for, uncivil, unhandsome, unmannered, unmannerly, boorish, brash, brassy, caddish, churlish, clodhopping, clownish, loutish, uncouth, disregardful, disrespectful

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Impolitic

Words with the opposite meaning of Impolitic:

advisable, desirable, expedient, judicious, politic, prudent, tactical, wise, advantageous, beneficial, profitable, useful, utilitarian, diplomatic, tactful, considerate, courteous, delicate, graceful, gracious, thoughtful, civil, mannerly, polite

Word Forms of Impolitic

Derived words: impolitical (adjective), impolitically (adverb), impoliticly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Impolitic

First known use: circa 1600

Frequently Asked Questions about Impolitic

What does "Impolitic" mean?

"Impolitic" means not politic, unwise. As an adjective, it is defined as: not politic, unwise. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Impolitic"?

Other words for "Impolitic" include imprudent, inadvisable, inexpedient, injudicious, unwise, impractical, profitless and unfeasible. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Impolitic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Impolitic"?

There are 44 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Impolitic". Common alternatives include imprudent, inadvisable, inexpedient, injudicious, unwise, impractical, profitless, unfeasible, unprofitable and inopportune.

What is the opposite of "Impolitic"?

Antonyms of "Impolitic" include advisable, desirable, expedient, judicious, politic, prudent, tactical and wise.

Is "Impolitic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Impolitic" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Impolitic"?

"Impolitic" is pronounced /(ˌ)im-ˈpä-lə-ˌtik/ and divided into syllables as im·pol·i·tic.

What is the origin of the word "Impolitic"?

First known use: circa 1600.

What is another word for "Impolitic" meaning "as in unwise, imprudent"?

When "Impolitic" (adjective) means as in unwise, imprudent, synonyms include imprudent, inadvisable, inexpedient, injudicious, unwise and impractical. Opposites in this sense include advisable, desirable, expedient and judicious.