Inexpediency: meaning, definitions and examples
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inexpediency
[ ɪnˌɛkˈspidɪənsi ]
practical application
Inexpediency refers to the quality of being unwise or unsuitable in a given situation. It denotes a lack of practicality or efficiency in terms of decisions or actions taken. When something is deemed inexpedient, it suggests that the potential negative consequences outweigh the benefits. This term is often used in discussions regarding policy, strategies, or actions that may not yield the desired results.
Synonyms
impracticality, inappropriateness, ineffectiveness.
Examples of usage
- The inexpediency of the proposed plan raised concerns among the board members.
- His inexpediency in handling the crisis led to more issues.
- The inexpediency of delaying the project was evident after the team's analysis.
Translations
Translations of the word "inexpediency" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inconveniência
🇮🇳 असुविधा
🇩🇪 Unangemessenheit
🇮🇩 ketidaklayakan
🇺🇦 недоцільність
🇵🇱 niedogodność
🇯🇵 不適切
🇫🇷 inconvénient
🇪🇸 inconveniencia
🇹🇷 uygunsuzluk
🇰🇷 부적합
🇸🇦 عدم الملاءمة
🇨🇿 nevhodnost
🇸🇰 neprípustnosť
🇨🇳 不适宜
🇸🇮 neprimernost
🇮🇸 óhagræði
🇰🇿 тиімсіздік
🇬🇪 არასასურველობა
🇦🇿 uyğunsuzluq
🇲🇽 inconveniencia
Etymology
The term 'inexpediency' originates from the prefix 'in-', meaning 'not', combined with 'expedient', which comes from the Latin 'expedientem', the present participle of 'expedire'. 'Expedire' means 'to free one from difficulties', 'to hasten', or 'to prepare'. The word 'expedient' became associated with actions that are practical and beneficial but may not always be morally right or ideal. Over time, 'inexpedient' evolved to describe actions or decisions that were not only impractical but also potentially harmful or counterproductive. The concept has been used in political, economic, and social contexts to evaluate the effectiveness of certain strategies or proposals. The earliest use of 'inexpediency' can be traced back to the 17th century, reflecting a growing concern about rational decision-making.