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ill-advised
[ il-uhd-vahyzd ]
/ ˈɪl ədˈvaɪzd /
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adjective
acting or done without due consideration; imprudent: an ill-advised remark.
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Origin of ill-advised
First recorded in 1585–95
OTHER WORDS FROM ill-advised
ill-ad·vis·ed·ly [il-uhd-vahy-zid-lee], /ˌɪl ədˈvaɪ zɪd li/, adverbWords nearby ill-advised
ilk, ilka, Ilkeston, Ilkley, ill, ill-advised, ill-affected, Illampu, ill-assorted, ill at ease, illation
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British Dictionary definitions for ill-advised
ill-advised
adjective
acting without reasonable care or thoughtyou would be ill-advised to sell your house now
badly thought out; not or insufficiently consideredan ill-advised plan of action
Derived forms of ill-advised
ill-advisedly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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