impoliticadjective
uk/ɪmˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪk/us/ɪmˈpɑː.lə.t̬ɪk/formalIf words or actions are impolitic, they are unwise and likely to cause offence or problems, especially in social situations:
I thought it impolitic to ask any questions about her ex-husband.
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Stupid and silly
- (as) thick as two short planks idiom
- absurd
- adolescent
- against your better judgment idiom
- asinine
- be crazy about sb/sth idiom
- certifiable
- dotty
- dozy
- drink, laugh, etc. yourself silly idiom
- drivel
- dumb
- gibber
- loony
- loopy
- lumpen
- lumpish
- madcap
- slow
- wrongheaded
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