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well-advised

American  
[wel-uhd-vahyzd] / ˈwɛl ədˈvaɪzd /

adjective

  1. acting with caution, care, or wisdom.

    They would be well-advised to sell the stock now.

  2. based on or showing wise consideration.

    There was a well-advised delay in carrying out her plan.
well-advised British  

adjective

  1. acting with deliberation or reason

  2. well thought out; considered

    a well-advised plan
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Etymology

Origin of well-advised

1350–1400; Middle English well avysed

Example Sentences

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Well," advised Prescott, "I'd walk round a few blocks first; you want to simmer down before you talk to a man like that.

From Thrice Armed by Bindloss, Harold

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