well-advised
Americanadjective
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acting with caution, care, or wisdom.
They would be well-advised to sell the stock now.
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based on or showing wise consideration.
There was a well-advised delay in carrying out her plan.
adjective
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acting with deliberation or reason
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well thought out; considered
a well-advised plan
Etymology
Origin of well-advised
1350–1400; Middle English well avysed
Example Sentences
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Anyone looking for empirical data to help gauge what’s at stake in this transaction would be well-advised to start there.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
United World responded on Tuesday, adding in a statement that "sophisticated and well-advised parties pay the price they agreed".
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
In Ben-Shahar’s view, simplifying these contracts would do nothing to protect consumers, especially when they’re up against “a powerful, well-advised, sophisticated company.”
From Scientific American ● Jul. 10, 2023
The wash sale rule, he said, is easily skirted by "well-advised taxpayers."
From Salon ● Feb. 10, 2023
And you would be well-advised to do the same.
From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling
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