Inexpedience: meaning, definitions and examples
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inexpedience
[ ɪnˈɛkspɪdiəns ]
decision making
Inexpedience refers to a state or quality of being ill-suited or impractical for a particular purpose or situation. It implies a lack of appropriateness in action, often leading to suboptimal outcomes. This term is often used in discussions about policy, strategy, and decision-making processes where certain choices may not be beneficial or effective in achieving desired results. The concept of inexpedience highlights the importance of considering the consequences and efficiency of decisions.
Synonyms
impropriety, inappropriateness, ineffectiveness, unsuitability.
Examples of usage
- The inexpedience of his plan became evident during the meeting.
- Their inexpedience in choosing that route led to delays.
- Her inexpedience in addressing the issue caused frustration among the team.
Translations
Translations of the word "inexpedience" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inexpediente
🇮🇳 अनुपयुक्तता
🇩🇪 Unangemessenheit
🇮🇩 ketidakcocokan
🇺🇦 нецілеспрямованість
🇵🇱 niecelowość
🇯🇵 不適切
🇫🇷 inexpédience
🇪🇸 inexpediencia
🇹🇷 uygunsuzluk
🇰🇷 부적합
🇸🇦 عدم ملاءمة
🇨🇿 nevhodnost
🇸🇰 neprípustnosť
🇨🇳 不适当
🇸🇮 neprimernost
🇮🇸 óhóf
🇰🇿 тиімсіздік
🇬🇪 არათანმიმდევრობა
🇦🇿 uyğunsuzluq
🇲🇽 inexpediencia
Etymology
The word 'inexpedience' originates from the Latin root 'expedire,' meaning to hasten or make ready. The prefix 'in-' denotes negation, effectively rendering the word as a lack of expediency. 'Expedient' came into use in English around the early 19th century, informing the derivative 'inexpedient,' which describes actions or decisions that are not advantageous or suitable. As modern English evolved, 'inexpedience' emerged to encapsulate the broader notion of impracticality in various contexts, especially in legal and administrative discourse. The term has been used in literature and political discussions to critique decisions and policies that lack sound reasoning or logic, drawing attention to the importance of careful consideration in governance and management.