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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
inadvisable
impractical
unsuitable
inconvenient
disadvantageous
unwise
Antonyms
expedient
advisable
practical
suitable
convenient
advantageous
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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