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inexpediently

inexpediently

9.9
In a way that is not sensible in the situation
  • adverb
  • /ˌɪnɪkˈspidɪntli/
  • Formal
translation icon : inconvenientemente
  • The plan was inexpediently executed, causing unnecessary delays and confusion.

Examples

  • The changes were inexpediently introduced without properly consulting the experts.

  • She inexpediently ignored the warnings, leading to further complications.

  • He acted inexpediently during the meeting.

  • The decision was made inexpediently without proper analysis.

  • She inexpediently ignored the warnings about the storm, which led to delays in her travel plans.

  • The manager chose to inexpediently implement the new policy without consulting the team, resulting in confusion.

  • His inexpediently made choice to skip the training resulted in him feeling unprepared for the project.

Synonyms

unwisely
vsinexpediently
5 4.1

In a way that shows poor judgment

highlights unsuitability for the circumstances rather than simple poor judgment
unadvisedly
vsinexpediently
2 8.4

To do something without thinking carefully first

describes unsuitability rather than merely acting without prior thought
imprudently
vsinexpediently
1 7.7

In a way that shows no care for possible bad results

is used to say an action is not suitable in a situation
incautiously
vsinexpediently
1 7.0

In a careless way that ignores danger

points to an action being unsuitable rather than just careless
inaptly
vsinexpediently
  • Formal
1 6.9

In a clumsy way that does not suit the situation

focuses more on poor judgment or lack of prudence than awkwardness
impractically
vsinexpediently
1 6.1

In a way that does not work well in real life

means not suitable or recommended in context rather than merely not useful
injudiciously
vsinexpediently
  • Formal
8.4

Acting without good sense or careful thought

puts emphasis on being unsuitable rather than only poor judgment
inadvisably
vsinexpediently
7.2

In a way that is not wise or safe

adds a stronger sense of poor judgment and unsuitability
improvidently
vsinexpediently
  • Formal
9.9

Doing things without planning for the future

highlights unsuitability now rather than specifically missing future planning

Antonyms

112 2.3

To act with good sense and careful thought

expediently
  • Formal
1 7.0

To act in a practical way to get quick results, often without thinking about what is right

How Advisable

wisely
112 2.3
inexpediently
  • Formal
9.9
foolishly
28 2.8

Surface Forms

inexpediently positive

Morphology

inexpediently = inexpedient (transparent) = in + expedient + ly

This is a regular adverb formation from the adjective 'inexpedient', meaning 'in an inexpedient manner'.

Etymology

Inexpediently is made of the prefix in- meaning 'not' and expedient meaning 'helpful' or 'practical', the same root you see in expedite ('to make faster'). So, to act inexpediently is to do something that is 'not helpful' or 'not wise' for the situation.