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inexpedient

 

[ หŒษชnษชkหˆspidษชษ™nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

decision making

Inexpedient refers to actions or decisions that are not advantageous or suitable in a given situation. It suggests a lack of practicality or efficiency in achieving a desired outcome. This term often describes strategies that may lead to unfavorable consequences or inefficiencies. The use of inexpedient solutions can hinder progress or fail to address the core issue effectively.

Synonyms

impractical, inappropriate, unwise

Examples of usage

  • It was deemed inexpedient to continue with the current plan.
  • The inexpedient choice led to further complications.
  • Her idea seemed inexpedient from a financial perspective.

Translations

Translations of the word "inexpedient" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inconveniente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฏเฅ‹เค—เฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unzweckmรครŸig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak tepat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะดะพั†ั–ะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niecelowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ้ฉๅˆ‡ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inopportun

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inconveniente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uygunsuz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์ ์ ˆํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ู†ุงุณุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neรบฤelnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neรบฤelnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ้€‚ๅฝ“็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neprimerno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณhentugt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะธั–ะผัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผvafiq olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inconveniente

Etymology

The word 'inexpedient' originates from the Latin word 'expedientem,' which is the present participle of 'expedire,' meaning to free or extricate. The prefix 'in-' is added to create the negation, indicating a lack of expediency. The term began to appear in English texts in the early 19th century, primarily used in political, economic, and strategic contexts. It often describes actions or policies that do not yield beneficial results or are considered counterproductive. Over time, 'inexpedient' became associated with discussions about decision-making processes and the consequences of choices made in various fields, including business, governance, and personal life. Its use signifies a critical evaluation of options available in different contexts, emphasizing a preference for practicality and efficiency.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,488, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.