Inexpedience

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɛkspidɪəns/

Definitions of inexpedience

noun lack of suitability or fitness; inappropriateness

Example Sentences

A1 The inexpedience of taking a long route was evident when we arrived late to the party.

A2 She realized the inexpedience of buying a new car when her old one was still in good condition.

B1 The manager discussed the inexpedience of implementing a new policy without proper research.

B2 The team considered the inexpedience of launching the product without conducting market research.

C1 The CEO acknowledged the inexpedience of expanding into international markets without a solid business plan.

C2 The diplomat highlighted the inexpedience of engaging in military action without exhausting diplomatic options first.

Examples of inexpedience in a Sentence

formal The committee decided to avoid any inexpedience by carefully considering all possible outcomes before making a decision.

informal It's best to think things through to prevent any inexpedience down the line.

slang Let's not be dumb and do something that could cause inexpedience later on.

figurative The inexpedience of his actions weighed heavily on his conscience.

Grammatical Forms of inexpedience

plural

inexpediencies

comparative

more inexpedient

superlative

most inexpedient

present tense

inexpedience

future tense

will inexpedience

perfect tense

has inexpedience

continuous tense

is inexpediencing

singular

inexpedience

positive degree

inexpedient

infinitive

to inexpedience

gerund

inexpediencing

participle

inexpedient

Origin and Evolution of inexpedience

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'inexpedience' is derived from the Latin word 'inexpedientia', which is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'expedientia' (suitable, advantageous).
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'inexpedience' has retained its original meaning of lacking suitability or advantage, and is still used in a similar context today.