UNADVISED Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

unadvised

adjective

Definition of unadvised

as in reckless

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Recent Examples of unadvised Pursuing treatment from a doctor is key because unadvised use of the drugs can be fatal. — Madison Dibble, Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2020

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unadvised

Adjective

The engineer abruptly resigned after refusing to contribute to a reckless corporate competition that could ultimately lead to uncontrollable AI.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
None were remotely reckless, and none prevented a promising attack, which are the usual triggers for cautions.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of reckless

Adjective

Unlike more overtly depressive takes on this role, Bos’ Hamlet is impetuous and sardonic, often bounding up three stairs in a single step and unspooling his words, words, words as if his mouth can’t keep up with his restless mind.

— Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Aegon, dragged out of King’s Landing by spymaster Lord Larys Strong (Matthew Needham) in an effort to save him from the fratricidal Aemond, gets an up-close look at the petty tyrants who have sprouted up in the countryside thanks to his impetuous rule.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 June 2026

Definition of impetuous

Adjective

The Moon conjoins impulsive Mars, bringing more emotion into decisions about money, possessions, and personal priorities.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Madrigal will play Dan, James’ divorced best friend whose plans for single life are derailed by James and Jeanie’s impulsive wedding.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of impulsive

Adjective

These are impatient pop songs that span a range of emotions, somewhere between empathy and feeling pathetic.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Tom, impatient with the lack of results from both Willis and Beck, eventually takes matters into his own hands, and that is when things get dicey.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of impatient

Adjective

Because the first sign of the zodiac is ruled by Mars, the planet of action and aggression, kids with an Aries influence tend to be hotheaded and leap before looking, which can lead to head-butting and accidents.

— Maressa Brown, Parents, 18 June 2026
The new additions, particularly the hotheaded Mexican VP Gabriela, aren’t much more unsubtle, and the script is more successful in skewering Gen Z and workplace culture than the open goal of Gianni Infantino & Co.

— Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 10 June 2026

Definition of hotheaded

Adjective

The show is leaning into its strengths, dialing up the madcap comedy and overlapping dialogue while keeping the story lines rooted in recognizable rites of passage for young people.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
The film follows the madcap antics of a group of sports-car fans racing coast-to-coast from New York to California.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of madcap

Adjective

On her second release, the Atlanta rapper balances her headstrong flexes and creaky, idiosyncratic voice with clean plugg production and newfound poise.

— Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
Though older and a bit more modern than the iconically curious and headstrong original, she has not been updated with contemporary attitudes.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of headstrong

Adjective

The system must support rapid acceleration while allowing the interceptor to maneuver toward its target.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Both two-stage vehicles are being manufactured with full and rapid reusability in mind, with Pathfinder serving as the proving ground for that architecture.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026

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