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ill-considered

American  
[il-kuhn-sid-erd] / ˈɪl kənˈsɪd ərd /

adjective

  1. lacking thorough consideration; ill-suited; unwise.

ill-considered British  

adjective

  1. done without due consideration; not thought out

    an ill-considered decision
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Etymology

Origin of ill-considered

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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He shows us that ill-considered regulation may be counterproductive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Chief executive Dr Lucy Peake said the government's "confused and ill-considered approach" of boosting awareness of the scheme but not supporting this with extra funding "risks pushing more families to breaking point".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025

These qualities often result in impetuous and ill-considered actions and decisions.’

From Slate • Feb. 1, 2025

They dedicate enormous time and resources to sending a reporter to Brown University to stick a microphone in a 19-year-old's face, so they'll say a slightly ill-considered thing.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2024

And she went after him in ill-considered shoes, brave and completely unprepared.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

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