inadvisable

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adjective

in·​ad·​vis·​able ˌi-nəd-ˈvī-zə-bəl 

: not advisable : not wise or prudent

inadvisable haste

inadvisability

ˌi-nəd-ˌvī-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

inadvisability

2 of 2

noun

in·​advisability ¦in+ 

: the quality or state of being inadvisable

Synonyms of inadvisable

Adjective

• inappropriate
• imprudent
• improper
• unwise
• injudicious
• indiscreet
• stupid
• careless
• indelicate
• ill-advised
• tactless

Examples of inadvisable in a Sentence

Adjective

The procedure is inadvisable because of the risks involved.

It would be highly inadvisable to attempt to do this ourselves.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Many people, even those considerably older, posted things on social media that in hindsight were inadvisable. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Eating an entire bag in one sitting is inadvisable for nearly everyone. — Ryan Brennan june 5, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2026

The frame was actually lifted, so that the piping from the turbo to the engine could be technically feasible, even if inadvisable in real life. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026

The reality is that reconciling a relationship is not just difficult, but sometimes inadvisable or dangerous, especially in cases involving harm or trauma. — Richard Balkin, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1870, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inadvisable

• advisable
• amortizable
• crystallizable
• customizable
• exercisable
• oxidizable
• polarizable
• realisable
• realizable
• recognisable
• recognizable
• utilizable

Kids Definition

inadvisable

adjective

in·​ad·​vis·​able ˌin-əd-ˈvī-zə-bəl 

: not wise to do : not advisable : unwise

inadvisable haste

inadvisability

-ˌvī-zə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun