as in inappropriate
showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations
it's inadvisable to have public arguments in the hallways
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Recent Examples of inadvisable
That would have been bad enough — apart from cc-ing our literal enemies, copying a member of the press on official government communication is highly inadvisable, and could go all kinds of sideways.
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S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
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
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
The new headset brings key features like color passthrough and hand tracking to the lower $300 price point, rendering the older Quest 2 largely inadvisable.
—Brad Bourque, WIRED, 22 Feb. 2025
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S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
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
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
The new headset brings key features like color passthrough and hand tracking to the lower $300 price point, rendering the older Quest 2 largely inadvisable.
—Brad Bourque, WIRED, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inadvisable
Adjective
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Mickey Rourke was removed from the Celebrity Big Brother UK house after further usage of inappropriate language.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
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Lewin has insisted there was nothing inappropriate about this visit.—
Nick Tabor,
Curbed,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ultimately, trying to peel Russia away from China is both imprudent and wrong.—
MICHAEL McFAUL,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Apr. 2025
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That’s imprudent, because the Arctic’s climate is changing more rapidly than anywhere on Earth.—
Paul Bierman,
The Conversation,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Courts and Compliance In terms of the legal battles over Trump's moves, people widely rejected the administration's accusations of improper judicial interference.—
Gary Langer,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Graham was arrested shortly before 4:45 p.m. and charged with engaging police in pursuit, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, improper use of a marker plate, operation without minimum insurance, unsafe passing and operating a motor vehicle without a license.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Because its only viable path lies in coalition with others, Washington would be particularly unwise to go it alone in a complex global competition.—
Kurt M. Campbell,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Apr. 2025
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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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Making stupid internet fodder has never been easier than now, with the prevalence of AI image generators making everything from deepfakes to memes.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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Much like the stupid prions wreaking havoc in his brain.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hegseth’s indiscreet texts also pose serious intelligence risks.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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If this text had been received by someone hostile to American interests—or someone merely indiscreet, and with access to social media—the Houthis would have had time to prepare for what was meant to be a surprise attack on their strongholds.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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Sauter pleaded no contest to several charges, including vehicular homicide and careless operation of a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license resulting in death.—
Frank Fernandez,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy wasted a superb opening round with two careless double bogeys leaving him seven shots behind.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Inadvisable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inadvisable. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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