well-advised

[wel-uhd-vahyzd]

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

adjective

1. acting with deliberation or reason

2. well thought out; considered

   a well-advised plan

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-advised¹

1350–1400; Middle English well avysed