unpolitic

A diplomat made an unpolitic remark during the formal dinner.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not prudent or wise: "unpolitic" describes actions, decisions, or behaviour that are lacking in political savvy, tact, or strategic wisdom; often implying that something is ill-advised or contrary to good judgment in a social or political context.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • It was an unpolitic remark that alienated many of his supporters. (The remark was unwise and lacking in political tact.)
  • Her decision to ignore the committee's advice was highly unpolitic. (The decision showed poor judgment in a political or diplomatic situation.)

Advanced Usage

• "unpolitic move": an action that is strategically unwise, especially in political or social negotiations.
  • Refusing to compromise was an unpolitic move that cost the party the election. (A lack of strategic wisdom harmed their chances.)

Variants and Related Words

• Unpolitic (adj): a variant spelling of "impolitic" (see below).
• Impolitic (adj): the more common form; meaning the same — not politic, unwise, or lacking in prudence.
  • His impolitic comments during the interview sparked controversy. (His comments were tactless and ill-considered.)

Synonyms

• Ill-advised: not wise or sensible.
• Tactless: lacking sensitivity or diplomacy.
• Unwise: showing poor judgment.
• Imprudent: not showing care for the consequences.

Antonyms

• Politic: prudent, wise, and strategically sensible.
• Tactful: showing sensitivity and diplomacy.
• Judicious: having or showing good judgment.

Related Idioms

• "To step on someone's toes": to offend or annoy someone by overstepping boundaries, often in an unpolitic manner.
  • By criticizing the manager publicly, he stepped on her toes in a very unpolitic way. (He acted without political or social awareness.)