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inadvisability

in·ad·vis·a·ble
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-uh d-vahy-zuh-buh l]
    • /ˌɪn ədˈvaɪ zə bəl/
    • /ˌɪ.nəd.ˌvaɪ.zəb.ˈɪ.lɪ.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-uh d-vahy-zuh-buh l]
    • /ˌɪn ədˈvaɪ zə bəl/

Definitions of inadvisability word

  • adjective inadvisability not advisable; inexpedient; unwise. 1
  • noun inadvisability The quality or state of being inadvisable. 1

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Origin of inadvisability

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; in-3 + advisable

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Parts of speech for Inadvisability

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

inadvisability popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for inadvisability

noun inadvisability

  • madness — the state of being mad; insanity.
  • silliness — weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish: a silly writer.
  • craziness — mentally deranged; demented; insane.
  • absurdity — the quality or state of being absurd; nonsense
  • indiscretion — lack of discretion; imprudence.

Antonyms for inadvisability

noun inadvisability

  • knowledge — acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation; general erudition: knowledge of many things.
  • wisdom — the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
  • sense — any of the faculties, as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch, by which humans and animals perceive stimuli originating from outside or inside the body: My sense of smell tells me that dinner is ready.
  • care — If you care about something, you feel that it is important and are concerned about it.
  • carefulness — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.

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