inexpedient
adjective
not expedient; not suitable, judicious, or advisable.
inexpedience
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a word derived from
inexpedient.
Example Sentences
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When an wholesome law is propounded, he crosseth it either by open or close opposition, not for any incommodity or inexpedience, but because it proceeded from any mouth besides his own.
From Character Writings of the 17th Century by Various
‘Some repentance must, but even the sense of the inexpedience and inconvenience of evil habits may be the first step above them, and in time the power of genuine repentance may be attained.’
From Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster by Charlotte Mary Yonge
Untimeliness -- N. untimeliness, intempestivity†, unseasonableness, inexpedience; unsuitable time, improper time; unreasonableness &c. adj.; evil hour; contretemps; intrusion; anachronism &c.
From Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Peter Mark Roget
"Proving the inexpedience of personalities," said Dr. May, "and in good time enter the evening post.—Why! how now, Mr. May, are you gone mad?"
From The Daisy chain, or Aspirations by Charlotte Mary Yonge
Burke might point out the folly and inexpedience of the proceedings of the government.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 7 "Geoponici" to "Germany" by Various
