# ill-advised

**Pronunciation:** /ˌɪl ədˈvaɪzd/ · ill-ad-VIZD

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** adjective

## 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.
- Investing all your savings in a single risky stock is ill-advised.

## Synonyms

- unwise — Lacking good sense or judgment.
- foolish — Showing a lack of good sense or thought.
- imprudent — Not showing care for the consequences; rash.
- unwarranted — Not justified or authorized; without good reason.

## Antonyms

- wise — Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
- prudent — Acting with or showing care and foresight.
- sensible — Done or acting with or based on good judgment and practical ideas.

## Common patterns

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

## Collocations

- ill-advised decision — The committee made an ill-advised decision to cut funding for the arts.
- ill-advised move — His ill-advised move to quit his job without another lined up caused him financial hardship.
- ill-advised action — The government's ill-advised action led to widespread public protest.

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