Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'impolitic'

English Word: impolitic

Key Russian Translations:

• неразумный [nʲɪrɐˈzumnɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• непродуманный [nʲɪprɐˈdumənnɨj] - [Informal, Adjective]

Frequency: Medium (This word and its translations are encountered in discussions of politics, decision-making, and everyday advice, but not as common as basic adjectives.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of abstract concepts and adjective usage in context. For 'неразумный', it's B2 due to formal connotations; for 'непродуманный', it's similar but slightly easier at B1 in informal settings.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

неразумный: [nʲɪrɐˈzumnɨj]

Note on неразумный: The stress falls on the third syllable ('zumn-'), which can be tricky for learners due to Russian's variable stress patterns. Ensure a soft 'n' sound at the beginning.

непродуманный: [nʲɪprɐˈdumənnɨj]

Note on непродуманный: This word has a rolling 'r' and a stressed third syllable ('dum-'). It's often pronounced more fluidly in casual speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: Not wise or judicious in one's dealings, especially in politics, social interactions, or decision-making.

Translation(s) & Context:

• неразумный - Used in formal contexts, such as political discussions or professional advice, to describe actions that lack foresight.
• непродуманный - Applied in informal or everyday situations to highlight impulsive or poorly considered choices.

Usage Examples:

• Его неразумное решение привело к потере поддержки избирателей. (His impolitic decision led to the loss of voter support.)

  His unwise decision resulted in losing voter support. This example shows the word in a political context.

• В этой ситуации было бы непродуманно игнорировать мнение экспертов. (In this situation, it would be impolitic to ignore the experts' opinions.)

  In this situation, it would be unwise to disregard the experts' opinions. Here, it's used in a decision-making scenario.

• Неразумный комментарий на встрече оскорбил коллег. (The impolitic comment at the meeting offended colleagues.)

  The unwise comment at the meeting offended colleagues. This illustrates social interaction usage.

• Её непродуманные действия в переговорах усложнили ситуацию. (Her impolitic actions in the negotiations complicated the situation.)

  Her ill-considered actions in the negotiations made things more difficult. This shows informal application in business settings.

• Политик совершил неразумный шаг, раскрыв конфиденциальную информацию. (The politician made an impolitic move by revealing confidential information.)

  The politician took an unwise step by disclosing confidential information. This example covers a high-stakes context.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both 'неразумный' and 'непродуманный' are adjectives in Russian, which inflect based on gender, number, and case. Russian adjectives agree with the nouns they modify and follow standard patterns for first-declension adjectives.

These adjectives follow regular patterns, so they change endings based on the noun's gender, number, and case. There are no irregular forms here.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • глупый (glupy) - More general, implying foolishness; often used interchangeably but less formal.
  • неосмотрительный (neosmotritelnyy) - Emphasizes lack of caution, suitable for risky situations.
• Antonyms:
  • разумный (razumnyy) - Wise or sensible.
  • мудрый (mudryy) - Prudent or sagacious, with a connotation of experience.

Related Phrases:

• неразумное решение - (An unwise decision; often used in contexts of regret or consequences.)
• непродуманный поступок - (An ill-considered action; common in everyday conversations about mistakes.)
• неразумная политика - (Impolitic policy; refers to flawed strategies in governance or business.)

Usage Notes:

'Impolitic' directly corresponds to 'неразумный' in formal English-Russian translations, especially in political or diplomatic contexts, where it implies a lack of tact. Use 'непродуманный' for more casual scenarios, as it conveys impulsiveness without the strategic undertones. Be mindful of adjective agreement in Russian sentences; always match gender, number, and case with the noun. For example, choose 'неразумный' over 'непродуманный' when discussing public figures to maintain a professional tone. Learners should practice with varied sentence structures to grasp nuances.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'неразумный' in informal contexts where 'непродуманный' is more appropriate, e.g., saying "Это неразумный план для пикника" instead of "Это непродуманный план для пикника".

  Correct: 'непродуманный' fits better for casual events. Explanation: 'неразумный' sounds overly formal and judgmental in everyday talk, potentially alienating listeners.

• Error: Forgetting adjective inflections, e.g., saying "неразумный идея" (incorrect feminine form) instead of "неразумная идея".

  Correct: Always inflect as "неразумная" for feminine nouns. Explanation: This is a common grammar mistake for English speakers, as English lacks such agreements; it can make the sentence sound unidiomatic.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, words like 'неразумный' often carry a moral or ethical weight, reflecting the historical emphasis on collective wisdom in literature and politics (e.g., in works by Tolstoy). It may evoke ideas of prudence in decision-making, influenced by Russia's complex political history, where impolitic actions have led to significant consequences.

Related Concepts:

• политический (politicheskiy)
• мудрый (mudryy)
• осторожный (ostorozhnyy)