impolitic

• Retrospections, like these, obliterate many of my former notions on the subject of the Emigrants; and if I yet condemn emigration, it is only as a general measure, impolitic, and inadequate to the purposes for which it was undertaken. —  A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795
• One of their measures has been questioned as unwise and impolitic -- that, namely, for amercing and confiscating the estates of certain of the loyalists, and for banishing the most obnoxious among them. —  The Life of Francis Marion
• He's a clever politician, though, and while he says things that are impolitic -- and just plain loopy -- he also challenges the party to confront the fact of its increasing marginalization.
• Culture Code for the subordination and exploitation of women. use when 'fanatic' is considered impolitic or tactless or 'offensive.' —  Clipmarks | Live Clips
• It is impolitic, perhaps, for a journalist to report in the first person. —  The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) - Frontpage

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