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inexpedient

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Synonyms & Antonyms of inexpedient

not producing the desired result

a nutritionally dubious, inexpedient method for losing weight

Synonyms for inexpedient

counterproductive,
feckless,
hamstrung,
ineffective,
ineffectual,
inefficacious,
inefficient

Words Related to inexpedient

abortive,
bootless,
fruitless,
futile,
nonproductive,
pointless,
profitless,
unavailing,
unproductive,
unprofitable,
unsuccessful,
useless,
worthless

Near Antonyms for inexpedient

availing,
beneficial,
helpful,
productive,
profitable,
successful,
useful,
worthwhile

Antonyms for inexpedient

effective,
effectual,
efficacious,
efficient,
expedient,
operant,
ultraefficient

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