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ill-advised

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of ill-advised

showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations

an ill-advised criticism of the boss at a company function

Synonyms of ill-advised

brash, graceless, imprudent, inadvisable, indelicate, indiscreet, injudicious, tactless, undiplomatic, unwise

Words Related to ill-advised

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 of ill-advised

intelligent, logical, rational, sensible, smart, sound

appropriate, becoming, civil, decorous, proper, seemly

sage, sane, sapient

Antonyms of ill-advised

advisable, discreet, judicious, prudent, tactful, wise

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