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
But that may seem ill-advised, given the likelihood this octogenarian theocrat would be replaced by a younger hardliner who is keener to flex Iran’s muscles of deterrence.
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
But taking resources from top-tier research institutions seems ill-advised.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
This is the most short-sighted and ill-advised cost-cutting measure.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
Following the path that the previous director had taken would have been ill-advised.
—Janine Schindler, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for ill-advised
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
But taking resources from top-tier research institutions seems ill-advised.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
This is the most short-sighted and ill-advised cost-cutting measure.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
Following the path that the previous director had taken would have been ill-advised.
—Janine Schindler, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for ill-advised
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ill-advised
Adjective
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Once the encounter was posted online, internet sleuths quickly detected the identity of the duo, and the encounter was deemed particularly inappropriate given Byron is married.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Back then, Trump derided White House events for foreign dignitaries held in tents, saying that was an inappropriate way to entertain them.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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The county inspector general, in a December 2021 report, found mismanagement in the district and improper payments made to district trustees.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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His attorneys are now seeking access to information from prosecutors and from Mangione's insurer, Aetna, arguing the subpoena was improper.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Prevost has already had a showbiz publicist offer to represent him, and a journalist stop by post-interview to give him tips on what is imprudent to say on live TV—such as his imminent travel plans.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Continually placing financial stress on our hospitals and denying consistent, desperately needed care to undocumented individuals is financially imprudent—and morally bankrupt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Cover-ups are inadvisable, however well meant, because the erosion of trust only compounds.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Though magnesium hydroxide is a safe choice to treat temporary constipation symptoms, using too much of it is inadvisable.—
Alex Yampolsky,
Verywell Health,
8 May 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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What The Meng Episode Means (1): Is Huawei A Tool of The CCP? Meng’s release, and injudicious remarks, do not bode well for Huawei.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes,
27 Sep. 2021
Adjective
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And some stupid Republicans, and foolish Republicans, fall into the net.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 July 2025
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The film ends with Lady Susan setting herself up in a kind of throuple, although one member of the ménage is too stupid to be so informed.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Becoming less user-friendly seems unwise at this point in human history.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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As such, the notion of the Lakers committing to James at a max-salary level beyond this season was clearly seen internally as unwise.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Proof Carefully To Show Professionalism And Attention To Detail What gets my negative attention are résumés with careless errors—typos, missing words and inconsistent formatting.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Social media erupted in fear, and disgust, or simply threw shame his way for being careless.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
8 July 2025
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“Ill-advised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ill-advised. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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