inadvisable

American  

[in-uhd-vahy-zuh-buhl] / ˌɪn ədˈvaɪ zə bəl /

adjective

1. not advisable; inexpedient; unwise.

   Synonyms:

   risky, impolitic, imprudent

   Antonyms:

   expedient, prudent, advisable

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inadvisable British  

/ ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbəl /

adjective

1. not advisable; not recommended

2. unwise; imprudent

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Other Word Forms

• inadvisability
  noun
• inadvisableness
  noun
• inadvisably
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of inadvisable

First recorded in 1865–70; in- ³ + advisable

Explanation

Something that's inadvisable is a pretty bad idea. It would be inadvisable to drive around town with your friend riding on the hood of your car. Things that are unwise or foolish can be described as inadvisable. It's inadvisable to dress your cat in doll clothes, or to jump off the roof of your shed into a pile of leaves. In both cases, the possibility of getting hurt outweighs the entertainment value. If you wouldn't advise a friend to do something, it's inadvisable.