adjective
- not wise or prudent; likely to cause problems or disadvantage
Usage: formal
Examples
- It would be impolitic to criticize your boss in front of colleagues.
- The senator’s impolitic remarks damaged his reputation.
- Raising taxes before an election is generally considered impolitic.
- Her impolitic decision to skip the meeting angered the board.
- The ambassador’s impolitic comments strained diplomatic relations.
- It’s impolitic to discuss salary negotiations publicly.