ill-advised

ill–ad·vised

adj \ˌil-əd-ˈvīzd\

Definition of ILL-ADVISED

: resulting from or showing lack of wise and sufficient counsel or deliberation <an ill–advised decision>

— ill–ad·vis·ed·ly \-ˈvī-zəd-lē\ adverb

First Known Use of ILL-ADVISED

circa 1592

Related to ILL-ADVISED

Synonyms: brash, graceless, ill-advised, imprudent, inadvisable, indelicate, injudicious, tactless, undiplomatic, unwise

Antonyms: advisable, discreet, judicious, prudent, tactful, wise

Related Words: dumb, idiotic (also idiotical), moronic, stupid; careless, heedless, inconsiderate, mindless, thoughtless; ill-mannered, improper, inappropriate, indecorous, unbecoming, uncivil, unseemly; foolish, harebrained, nonsensical, preposterous, senseless, silly

Near Antonyms: intelligent, logical, rational, sensible, smart, sound; appropriate, becoming, civil, decorous, proper, seemly; sage, sane, sapient

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