impolitically
- adverb
- /ˌɪmpəˈlɪtɪkli/
- Formal
:
de manera indelicada
- The politician spoke impolitically when he criticized his opponent's supporters during the campaign.
Examples
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In this case, Romney impolitically identified the relevant fundamental: If you're dependent on government, you will generally vote for Democrats, and the President has successfully made a terrifyingly high percentage of the population dependent on government for their day-to-day survival.
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In this case, Romney impolitically identified the relevant fundamental: If you're dependent on government, you will generally vote for Democrats, and the President has successfully made a terrifyingly high percentage of the population dependent on government for their day-to-day survival.
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She impolitically interrupted the speaker, drawing disapproving looks from the audience.
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His impolitically blunt remarks about the policy changes upset many of his colleagues.
Synonyms
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4.5
In a way that is not right for the situation
40
4.6
In a direct way that is not polite
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1.3
In a way that is not polite and shows no respect
2
5.9
In a rude way that tries to hurt someone's feelings
1
7.8
In a way that shows no care for other people's feelings
1
6.9
In a rude or impolite way
1
6.5
In a way that is not careful about other people's feelings and can embarrass them
1
6.5
Without thinking about other people's feelings
1
4.2
In a rude way that shows little respect for others
1
7.6
In a rude way that shows no respect for people in charge
1
7.1
In a rude or unfriendly way
1
8.1
In a way that is not proper or suitable for the situation
1
7.6
In a rude way that shows no respect for a person in charge
In a way that is not careful about other people's feelings
In a way that is not sensible in the situation
In a direct, sometimes abrupt way that shows little patience
In a way that shows bad manners
In a rude, awkward way that shows little politeness
In a way that is not polite or helpful to others
Antonyms
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Etymology
Impolitically can also come from im- 'not' plus politic meaning 'wise about public matters', like in politics. That makes impolitically mean 'not politically wise or tactful', so such words or actions can cause trouble or offense.