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Injudicious

usgb/ˌɪndʒuˈdɪʃəs/Volume
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Negative ImplicationPlay
Use 'injudicious' to imply a negative opinion about someone's decisions or actions. SlideHis injudicious investments led to a significant loss.
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Criticism of DecisionsPlay
'Injudicious' often describes decisions or choices reflecting bad judgment, not general behavior. SlideChoosing to argue with the manager was an injudicious move.
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Formality LevelPlay
'Injudicious' is moderately formal, so it's more common in written language than in casual speech. SlideThe article criticized the politician's injudicious policies.