Ill-advised
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ill-advised is an adjective meaning Carried out without the benefit of wise counsel or careful deliberation, or carried out with unwise counsel.
Meaning
Carried out without the benefit of wise counsel or careful deliberation, or carried out with unwise counsel.
More Meanings
- (informal) Acting unwisely.
Example Sentences
You are ill-advised to boast of that foul deed.
Ashley Young's ill-advised attempt to dribble out of danger ended in a corner and when Steven Gerrard's delivery was headed goalwards by Daniel Agger, Sturridge deflected it home from virtually on the line.
Synonyms for ill-advised
Depending on context, synonyms include imprudent, unadvised.
Antonyms for ill-advised
Common opposites include advised, well-advised.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include imprudent, unadvised, injudicious, ill-judged, untimely, ill-timed.
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