ill-advised

Meaning

Not showing good judgment or wisdom; likely to lead to problems.

Examples

• It was an ill-advised attempt to cross the river during the storm.
• His ill-advised comments caused a major diplomatic incident.

Pronunciation: /ˌɪl ədˈvaɪzd/

How to Use ill-advised

ill-advised (adjective)

Describing something that lacks good judgment or wisdom. — "It was an ill-advised attempt to climb the mountain in bad weather."

Synonyms of ill-advised

Words with a similar meaning to ill-advised:

• unwise
• foolish
• imprudent
• unwarranted

Antonyms of ill-advised

Words with the opposite meaning to ill-advised:

• wise
• prudent
• sensible