ill-conceived
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Loeb criticized CoStar’s capital allocation, stating billions were invested in an “ill-conceived” residential real estate strategy.
From Barron's
“I do think this proposal is ill-conceived,” the mayor said.
There were also whispers that Gehry, in an effort to recapture the Bilbao magic, was chasing ill-conceived museum commissions around the world.
From Los Angeles Times
“I did. But only because I know you intended to squander the Widow Ashton’s fortune on your ill-conceived business plans.”
From Literature
Will the ship’s captain continue on his ill-conceived scientific voyage after his encounter with man and monster?
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