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
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Example Sentences
a nutritionally dubious, inexpedient method for losing weight
Word History
First Known Use
1608, in the meaning defined above
inexpedient
adjective
as in unsuccessful
not producing the desired result a nutritionally dubious, inexpedient method for losing weight Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- unsuccessful
- counterproductive
- inefficient
- unprofitable
- ineffective
- worthless
- unavailing
- pointless
- ineffectual
- feckless
- futile
- nonproductive
- inefficacious
- abortive
- useless
- profitless
- bootless
- unproductive
- fruitless
- hamstrung
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- expedient
- efficient
- effective
- effectual
- efficacious
- operant
- beneficial
- worthwhile
- useful
- successful
- profitable
- ultraefficient
- helpful
- productive
- availing