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Inexpedient vs Unwise - What's the difference?

inexpedient | unwise | Synonyms |

Inexpedient is a synonym of unwise.


As adjectives the difference between inexpedient and unwise

is that inexpedient is not expedient; not tending to promote a purpose; not tending to the end desired; inadvisable; unfit; improper; unsuitable to time and place; as, what is expedient at one time may be inexpedient at another while unwise is not wise; defective in wisdom; injudicious; indiscreet; foolish.

inexpedient

English

Adjective

(head)
  • Not expedient; not tending to promote a purpose; not tending to the end desired; inadvisable; unfit; improper; unsuitable to time and place; as, what is expedient at one time may be inexpedient at another.

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    unwise

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Not wise; defective in wisdom; injudicious; indiscreet; foolish.
    • unwise''' man; '''unwise''' kings; '''unwise measures

    Antonyms

    * wise