: the quality or state of being inadvisable
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
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
Being visibly intoxicated, flashing jewelry and cash, or wandering dark blocks alone is inadvisable.
—Jenny Adams, AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
The Beers Criteria, a directory of drugs often deemed inadvisable for older adults, recently published recommendations for alternative medications and nonpharmacological treatments for frequent problems.
—Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inadvisable
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Adjective
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
Being visibly intoxicated, flashing jewelry and cash, or wandering dark blocks alone is inadvisable.
—Jenny Adams, AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
The Beers Criteria, a directory of drugs often deemed inadvisable for older adults, recently published recommendations for alternative medications and nonpharmacological treatments for frequent problems.
—Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inadvisable
Cite this Entry
“Inadvisable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inadvisable. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
inadvisable
adjective
in·ad·vis·able
ˌin-əd-ˈvī-zə-bəl 
: not wise to do : not advisable : unwise
inadvisable haste
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
