Social Critique

2 words in this vocabulary list

adjective showing a lack of wisdom or prudence; unwise

  • It would be impolitic to discuss such sensitive matters in public.
  • It's probably impolitic to bring up politics at the family dinner.
  • Talking about your ex is just impolitic, dude.
  • Her actions were impolitic, like playing with fire in a dry forest.

noun a person who is not straightforward or sincere; someone who is evasive or devious

adjective not straightforward or sincere; evasive or devious

  • The politician was criticized for being mealymouth in his responses to the press.
  • Don't be so mealymouth about your opinion, just say what you really think.
  • Stop being so mealymouth and speak up for yourself.
  • Her mealymouth attitude towards the issue only served to confuse everyone.