unadvised

adjective

Definition of unadvisednext
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
  1. reckless
  2. impetuous
  3. impulsive
  4. impatient
  5. hotheaded
  6. madcap
  7. headstrong
  8. rapid
Adjective
  • He was placed under arrest and charged with first-degree arson, first-degree reckless endangerment, first-degree criminal mischief and interfering with an officer.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • This reckless negligence was palpable at Bagram Air Base, where troops left an ocean of trash in the wake of their messy departure.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 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
  • Before talking yourself out of it, ask whether the risk feels meaningful rather than merely impulsive.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Full moons are emotionally charged, so try not to make any impulsive decisions, at least not right now.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of impulsive
Adjective
  • Cheers to being impatient, being blonde, and everything coming full circle.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Kids can be impatient, but Universal offers several skip-the-line options during Halloween Horror Nights.
    — Tarah Chieffi, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of impatient
Adjective
  • The Palm Lane property served as the home of the Rayburns’ youngest, hotheaded son Kevin, and his wife, Belle.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Hours later, as Davis slept inside an 11th-floor recording studio, a hotheaded Adamson returned and shot Davis once in the side of the head, inflicting a catastrophic and life-altering brain injury, according to court records.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of hotheaded
Adjective
  • Tom & Jerry Created in 1940, housecat Tom and mouse Jerry soon became household fixtures thanks to their high-energy, madcap pursuits.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026
  • From his breakout starring role in 1975’s cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Curry brought his bulbous eyes and madcap energy to every performance.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of madcap
Adjective
  • His professional partner, Emma (Michelle Keegan), is a headstrong presence in the force and consistently confronts the everyday sexism that permeates the office.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Kylie’s yearning for Gideon echoes King’s crowd-pleasing rom-com instincts, while the heavier dramatic work she’s taken on in TV ever since prevents the headstrong character from reading too much like a narrative accessory.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of headstrong
Adjective
  • How drone defense works One of the challenges the drone defense industry faces is keeping up with the rapid advancement in technology.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Kelly Rowland of Destiny’s Child told Rolling Stone recently that the group may face a lot of pressure due to their rapid ascent.
    — William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of rapid

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