as in inappropriate
showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations
an ill-advised criticism of the boss at a company function
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Recent Examples of ill-advised
Tellingly, Yu’s other pup kept a distance throughout, evidently aware that whatever Lily was up to was ill-advised.
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Carrie’s characterization is the adaptation’s biggest change, and its most ill-advised.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
However, long-term makeup storage is ill-advised.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
While the design possibilities are seemingly endless, there are a few places where Osburn and Butcher say zellige tile could be ill-advised.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ill-advised
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Carrie’s characterization is the adaptation’s biggest change, and its most ill-advised.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
However, long-term makeup storage is ill-advised.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
While the design possibilities are seemingly endless, there are a few places where Osburn and Butcher say zellige tile could be ill-advised.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ill-advised
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ill-advised
Adjective
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The class counsel has argued that objectors are raising either points that were already decided, inappropriate for this forum, or unreasonable to address.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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But some former students recently accused Gabbard, whose name is on the high school gym floor, of inappropriate conduct.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Including improper cold holding temperatures, food not in good condition for use, and unsafe food storage and labeling practices.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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Raw eggs in the Magic Chef mini refrigerator were held at improper temperatures.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Additional charges included negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Systemic risk: The combination of low interest rates and an expanding economy encourages speculation and imprudent risk taking.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Messner’s name would come up repeatedly on Ojos, as a shorthand for either the pure or the inadvisable approach to our expedition.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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So maybe use the feelings aroused by your sister-in-law’s thoughtless, certainly injudicious, possibly naughty remark as an opportunity to rise above.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2024
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Pam Anderson wasn’t a bad girl, per se, just a bit injudicious.—
John Anderson,
WSJ,
7 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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Picking this team, as currently populated, to return to the Stanley Cup Final for the third year in a row is unwise.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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In many cases, models rationalized larger bets after losses or winning streaks, even though the rules of the game made such choices statistically unwise.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What gave me the crazy idea to stand at the bar, listening to that woman being praised for her stupid f---ing commitment to New York City and her ugly f---ing buildings?—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Her mechanism for luring victims involves a stick, someone’s hair, her blood, and another person stupid enough to let her through their front door.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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He was treated for minor injuries at a local hospital and was later issued a summons for no insurance, careless driving and leaving the scene of an accident, officials said.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Jenkins’ fumble was due to careless ball-handling, although two members of his offensive line got bull-rushed, leading to the pressure.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Ill-advised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ill-advised. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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