Meaning of the word inexpedient in English

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inexpedient

US /ˌɪn.ɪkˈspiː.di.ənt/
UK /ˌɪn.ɪkˈspiː.di.ənt/
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Adjective

not practical, suitable, or advisable for a particular purpose

Example:
It would be inexpedient to raise taxes at this time.
The committee found the proposal to be politically inexpedient.