Emily Dickinson Lexicon

IM-POL'I-TIC, a.

1. Not wise; devising and pursuing measures adapted to injure the public interest; as, an impolitic prince or minister.
2. Unwise; adapted to injure the public interest; as, an impolitic law, measure, or scheme.
3. Not wise in private concerns; pursuing measures ill suited to promote private welfare; not prudent.
4. Not suited to promote private interest.