Synonyms

unpolitic

American

[uhn-pol-i-tik] / ʌnˈpɒl ɪ tɪk /

adjective

impolitic.

unpolitic British

/ ʌnˈpɒlɪtɪk /

adjective

another word for impolitic

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Etymology

Origin of unpolitic

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

Example Sentences

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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'!

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