ill-advised
Americanadjective
adjective
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acting without reasonable care or thought
you would be ill-advised to sell your house now
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badly thought out; not or insufficiently considered
an ill-advised plan of action
Other Word Forms
- ill-advisedly adverb
Etymology
Origin of ill-advised
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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The Kane family of Philadelphia was among many who lost large sums due to ill-advised investments.
From Literature
During the second half when a Sierra Canyon player took an ill-advised shot, Chevalier shouted out, “What are you doing?”
From Los Angeles Times
But others criticized Jackson, calling his action ill-timed and ill-advised.
From Los Angeles Times
Morton said that while upgrading a stock right before earnings is usually “ill-advised” — as such a move would signal a short-term call on a stock — this time he’s made an exception.
From MarketWatch
Vietnamese nun Thich Tam Tri -- whose temple north of Tokyo offers shelter to her compatriots in trouble -- said some interns make poor choices, falling into debt through gambling or ill-advised ventures into Bitcoin.
From Barron's
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