inexpedient

adjective

in·​ex·​pe·​di·​ent ˌi-nik-ˈspē-dē-ənt 

: not expedient : inadvisable

an economically inexpedient solution

inexpediently adverb

Synonyms of inexpedient

• unsuccessful
• inefficient
• counterproductive
• ineffective

Examples of inexpedient in a Sentence

a nutritionally dubious, inexpedient method for losing weight

Recent Examples on the Web

Government is at best but an expedient; but most governments are usually, and all governments are sometimes, inexpedient. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inexpedient

• expedient
• ingredient
• obedient
• disobedient

Kids Definition

inexpedient

adjective

in·​ex·​pe·​di·​ent ˌin-ik-ˈspēd-ē-ənt 

: not suited to bring about a desired result : unwise

an inexpedient decision

inexpediently adverb