inadvisable

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

Synonyms

• brash
• graceless
• ill-advised
• imprudent
• indelicate
• indiscreet
• injudicious
• tactless
• undiplomatic
• unwise

Examples of inadvisable in a Sentence

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

As a bonus, the waxed rope bracelet looks great on men and women and is suitably lowkey for travelers who frequent destinations where flashy jewelry is inadvisable. —Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2023

Koeppel says this grocery store faux pas is inadvisable for a reason. —Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 26 Sep. 2023

Leaning into a toddler's personal space is inadvisable for all kinds of reasons. —Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 26 May 2023

Leaning into a toddler’s personal space is inadvisable for all kinds of reasons. —Christopher Elliott, Dallas News, 31 May 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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