adjective
- not wise or prudent in terms of policy or practical considerations; unwise from a political standpoint
Usage: rare; formal
Examples
- It would be impolitical to raise taxes right before the election.
- The ambassador’s impolitical remarks damaged diplomatic relations.
- Making such controversial statements was highly impolitical.
- The CEO realized his impolitical decision had hurt company morale.
- Her impolitical approach to the negotiation backfired completely.