impolitic — unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment in politics or practical matters
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment in politics or practical matters
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpɑːlətɪk/
Korean meaning: 현명하지 못한, 경솔한; 정치적으로나 실용적으로 좋지 않은 판단을 보이는
Korean pronunciation: 임**폴**리틱
Example Sentences
- It was impolitic of him to mention his ex-girlfriend's name on their first date.
- The CEO's impolitic comments about work-life balance upset many employees.
- Eating the last slice of pizza at a party would be impolitic.
impolitic
ADJECTIVE//ɪmˈpɑːlətɪk//
unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment in politics or practical matters
unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment in politics or practical matters
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Origin
16세기에 라틴어에서 유래된 단어로, 'in-(아닌)' + 'politicus(정치적인)'의 조합으로 '정치적으로 현명하지 않은'이라는 의미에서 시작되어 일반적인 '현명하지 못한' 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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“It was impolitic of him to mention his ex-girlfriend's name on their first date.”
“The CEO's impolitic comments about work-life balance upset many employees.”
“Eating the last slice of pizza at a party would be impolitic.”
“Her impolitic honesty often gets her into trouble with friends.”
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