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- [wel ad-vahyzd]
- /wɛl ædˈvaɪzd/
- /wel ədˈvaɪz/
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- [wel ad-vahyzd]
- /wɛl ædˈvaɪzd/
Definitions of well-advised word
- adjective well-advised acting with caution, care, or wisdom: They would be well-advised to sell the stock now. 1
- adjective well-advised based on or showing wise consideration: There was a well-advised delay in carrying out her plan. 1
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Origin of well-advised
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English well avysed
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Parts of speech for Well-advised
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
well-advised popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% 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 well-advised
adj well-advised
- all there — having his or her wits about him or her; of normal intelligence
- clear-sighted — If you describe someone as clear-sighted, you admire them because they are able to understand situations well and to make sensible judgments and decisions about them.
- cognitive — Cognitive means relating to the mental process involved in knowing, learning, and understanding things.
- deductive — Deductive reasoning involves drawing conclusions logically from other things that are already known.
- in one's right mind — sane
adjective well-advised
- judicious — using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic: judicious use of one's money.
Antonyms for well-advised
adj well-advised
- ill-advised — acting or done without due consideration; imprudent: an ill-advised remark.
- ill-judged — injudicious; unwise.
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