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Meanings of inexpedient in English

Not appropriate to the purpose.

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Usage of inexpedient in English
1
But to do that with the Carillon was found to be inexpedient.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 384, May 12, 1883
2
But it may be inexpedient that there shall be such a law.
North America — Volume 2
3
She felt that it might be inexpedient to continue the conversation.
The Golden Fleece: A Romance
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There were circumstances which made such visits especially inexpedient at the present time.
A Siren
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It was deemed inexpedient, however, to keep the seat of government at Montreal.
Lord Elgin
6
It is, as a rule, inexpedient to begin a book with the peroration.
Haydn
7
But a union of less than nine states was deemed inexpedient.
The Government Class Book / Designed for the Instruction of Yout...
8
But they did not talk, as conversation was not only difficult but inexpedient.
The Velvet Glove
9
If its frequent removal be inexpedient, what precaution should be used?
Hygienic Physiology : with Special Reference to the Use of Alcoh...
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The exchange of farewells in this case would be inexpedient in the highest degree.
At Last: A Novel
11
As a general rule, Manufactures on public account, are inexpedient.
The 5000 year leap: a miracle that changed the world
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In the second, it is inexpedient if it were practicable.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 341, March, 1844
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To the Russian this seems at once inexpedient and immoral.
Russia
14
They think, in other words, that the policy is inexpedient.
The Shadow On The Dial, and Other Essays / 1909
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I thought also that it would be utterly inexpedient, if it could be accomplished.
Autobiography of Seventy Years, Vol. 1-2
16
What we are doing now is both cruel and inexpedient.
The Awakening / (The Resurrection)
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