ill-ad·vised | \ ˌil-əd-ˈvīzd 
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\Definition of ill-advised
: resulting from or showing lack of wise and sufficient counsel or deliberation
an ill-advised decision
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ill-advisedly \ ˌil-əd-ˈvī-zəd-lē \ adverb
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Synonyms
- brash,
- graceless,
- imprudent,
- inadvisable,
- indelicate,
- indiscreet,
- injudicious,
- tactless,
- undiplomatic,
- unwise
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ill-advised
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of ill-advised
: not wise or sensible
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The first known use of ill-advised was circa 1593
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