inexpedience

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Thân thiện

The plan's inexpedience became clear when it caused more problems than it solved.

Definition

Noun: 1. The quality of being unsuitable or unwise for achieving a particular purpose; the state of being inexpedient. It refers to a lack of practical advantage or fitness for a desired end.

Usage

The word "inexpedience" is a formal noun used to describe the characteristic of an action, decision, or thing that is not advisable or practical in a given situation. It focuses on the lack of utility or suitability for a specific goal.

Examples

• The inexpedience of starting a major construction project during the rainy season was obvious to everyone.
• He argued against the proposal, pointing out its financial inexpedience.
• The committee recognized the political inexpedience of passing such a controversial law before the election.

Advanced Usage

• "inexpedience of [something]": This is the most common construction, used to state what specific thing is unsuitable.
  • The report detailed the inexpedience of the current administrative structure.

Variants and Related Words

• Inexpediency (noun): An exact synonym of "inexpedience." The two forms are interchangeable.
• Inexpedient (adjective): Describing an action or thing as unwise or impractical.
  • It would be inexpedient to ignore their advice.
• Expedience / Expediency (noun): The opposite quality; the quality of being convenient, practical, or advantageous, often with a focus on immediate benefit rather than morality.
• Impracticality (noun): A close synonym, emphasizing a lack of practical use or common sense.

Synonyms

• Disadvantageousness: The quality of being unfavorable or detrimental.
• Unwisdom: Lack of wisdom; foolishness.
• Impracticality: The quality of not being sensible or realistic.
• Unsuitability: The state of not being right or appropriate for a purpose.

Antonyms

• Expedience / Expediency
• Advisability
• Prudence
• Wisdom
• Practicality

Học thuật

Noun

1. the quality of being unsuited to the end in view

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