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inexpedient

[ɪn.ɪkˈspiː.di.ənt]
adjective
inoportuno
1. not suitable or advisable for achieving a particular purpose; not practical or convenient
It would be inexpedient to travel during the storm.
Seria inoportuno viajar durante a tempestade.
2. contrary to one's interests or advantage; disadvantageous
The decision was inexpedient for the company's future growth.
A decisão foi inoportuna para o crescimento futuro da empresa.
Synonyms
inadvisableimpracticalunsuitableinconvenientdisadvantageousunwise
Antonyms
expedientadvisablepracticalsuitableconvenientadvantageous

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inoportuno
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
inoportuno
standard usage
São Paulo
inoportuno
standard usage
Portugal
inoportuno
standard usage; sometimes 'inconveniente' or 'desaconselhável'

Related Idioms & Phrases

not the best course of action
ill-advised move
a bad call
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