Thesaurus

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

Learn More about ill-advised

See words that rhyme with ill-advised Dictionary: Definition of ill-advised Spanish Central: Translation of ill-advised Nglish: Translation of ill-advised for Spanish speakers

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up ill-advised? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments

WORD OF THE DAY

apotheosis

the perfect form or example of something

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games