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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Impolitic \Im*pol"i*tic\, a. [Pref. im- not + politic; cf F. impolitique.] Not politic; contrary to or wanting in policy; unwise; imprudent; indiscreet; inexpedient; as an impolitic ruler, law, or measure. The most unjust and impolitic of all things unequal taxation. --Burke. Syn: Indiscreet; inexpedient; undiplomatic. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: impolitic adj : not politic; "an impolitic approach to a sensitive issue" [ant: {politic}]
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