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ill-advised

ill-ad·vised
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [il ad-vahyzd]
    • /ɪl ædˈvaɪzd/
    • /ɪl ədˈvaɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [il ad-vahyzd]
    • /ɪl ædˈvaɪzd/

Definitions of ill-advised word

  • adjective ill-advised acting or done without due consideration; imprudent: an ill-advised remark. 1
  • adjective ill-advised remark, etc.: unwise 1
  • adjective ill-advised If you describe something that someone does as ill-advised, you mean that it is not sensible or wise. 0
  • adjective ill-advised acting without reasonable care or thought 0
  • adjective ill-advised badly thought out; not or insufficiently considered 0
  • adjective ill-advised showing or resulting from a lack of sound advice or careful consideration; unwise 0

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Origin of ill-advised

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95

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Parts of speech for Ill-advised

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ill-advised popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for ill-advised

adj ill-advised

  • foolhardy — recklessly or thoughtlessly bold; foolishly rash or venturesome.
  • ill-considered — lacking thorough consideration; ill-suited; unwise.
  • thoughtless — lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark.
  • indiscreet — not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection: an indiscreet remark.
  • inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.

Antonyms for ill-advised

adj ill-advised

  • careful — If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
  • cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
  • discreet — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
  • wise — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
  • prudent — wise or judicious in practical affairs; sagacious; discreet or circumspect; sober.

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