inexpedient

adjective

in·​ex·​pe·​di·​ent ˌi-nik-ˈspē-dē-ənt 

: not expedient : inadvisable

inexpediently adverb

Synonyms

• counterproductive
• feckless
• hamstrung
• ineffective
• ineffectual
• inefficacious
• inefficient

Examples of inexpedient in a Sentence

a nutritionally dubious, inexpedient method for losing weight

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

inexpedient

adjective

in·​ex·​pe·​di·​ent ˌin-ik-ˈspēd-ē-ənt 

: not suited to bring about a desired result : unwise

an inexpedient decision

inexpediently adverb