Antonyms for politic

Grammar : Adj

Spell : pol-i-tik

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɒl ɪ tɪk

Definition of politic

Origin : early 15c., "pertaining to public affairs," from Middle French politique "political" (14c.) and directly from Latin politicus "of citizens or the state, civil, civic," from Greek politikos "of citizens, pertaining to the state and its administration; pertaining to public life," from polites "citizen," from polis "city" (see polis). Replaced in most adjectival senses by political. From mid-15c. as "prudent, judicious."

adj wise, tactful

Example sentences :

It was in vain for the politic father to remonstrate with the headstrong son.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

First then, of wisdom: the State which we have called into being will be wise because politic.
Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

And he was politic—or politician—enough to avoid the subject thenceforward.
Extract from : « In a Little Town » by Rupert Hughes

This will be a politic move for the Soviets as well as England.
Extract from : « Erik Dorn » by Ben Hecht

Between rash duke and politic king there was every show of amity.
Extract from : « Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) » by Charles Morris

"Sir, I seem to be in another world," was the politic reply.
Extract from : « Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) » by Charles Morris

Honain knew well, but he was too politic not to affect ignorance.
Extract from : « Alroy » by Benjamin Disraeli

We have no Esther now to share their thrones, no politic Mordecai, no purple-vested Daniel.
Extract from : « Alroy » by Benjamin Disraeli

But there were politic reasons for the extension of courtesy to him.
Extract from : « The Hand in the Dark » by Arthur J. Rees

As for Mrs. Little, she had for some time maintained a politic silence.
Extract from : « Put Yourself in His Place » by Charles Reade

Synonyms for politic

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