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
Although global markets became somewhat calmer after Mr. Trump stepped back from some of his tariffs, his apparent willingness to provoke severe distress in the stock market raises a crucial question: When governments make unpopular or ill-advised decisions, what can force them to back down?
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Amanda Taub, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Average velocity means tighter windows against faster athletes, so trying to do more than his arm talent allows is ill-advised.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Discovering this while in the midst of conflict with a native creature is ill-advised.
—Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
The Yankees wanted to know if Austin Wells was the right guy for the leadoff spot, and the Mets were seeking to find out if their three-year, $38 million gamble on Clay Holmes converting from closer to starting pitcher was inspired or ill-advised.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
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Amanda Taub, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Average velocity means tighter windows against faster athletes, so trying to do more than his arm talent allows is ill-advised.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Discovering this while in the midst of conflict with a native creature is ill-advised.
—Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
The Yankees wanted to know if Austin Wells was the right guy for the leadoff spot, and the Mets were seeking to find out if their three-year, $38 million gamble on Clay Holmes converting from closer to starting pitcher was inspired or ill-advised.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ill-advised
Adjective
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Screenshot inappropriate gun marketing content and circulate it.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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Originally a producer on the project, he was fired for cause after at least one incident of inappropriate behavior on Runner that included bullying and yelling at crew.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Also check into the warranty and the return policy since improper care can void the warranty.—
Kathleen Felton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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And while ear piercing is generally safe, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) lists several adverse outcomes to improper piercing and piercing care, such as infection at the piercing site, bloodstream infections, allergic reactions, cuts and tears, and keloid formation.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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She was officially charged with a DUI and DWI, 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.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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However, in almost one-third of states, including California and New York, annually spending more than 7% of an endowment’s fair market value, measured by a three-year average, is presumed to be imprudent.—
Ellen P. Aprill,
The Conversation,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This inadvisable structure will cost city taxpayers an additional $2 billion over the next 30 years than otherwise would have been the case.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Criticizing another nominee’s tactics is an inadvisable step for someone on the Oscar track; the act can come off as combative, and the Academy can penalize attacks against fellow contenders.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 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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In one sense, this isn’t an entirely stupid proposition.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
3 May 2025
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Vel rails against the offender, saying her lover was the kind of warrior the Ghor rebels are trying to be and that her loss is both incalculable and stupid.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Going after clean jobs would mean stalling economic growth in communities that helped deliver Trump a second term — a move that most would call politically unwise.—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
21 Apr. 2025
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Guesses are around $30-40 as pulling a trigger on a full $70 live game would be…unwise.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Knight was also cited on suspicion of careless operation of a vessel and violation of navigation rules in the 2019 incident, but the charges were dismissed in 2020, court records show.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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There is no place in our organization for such bias, grudge-holding, or careless voting.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
1 May 2025
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“Ill-advised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ill-advised. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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