inadvisable
not advisable; inexpedient; unwise.
Origin of inadvisable
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Other words from inadvisable
- in·ad·vis·a·bil·i·ty, in·ad·vis·a·ble·ness, noun
- in·ad·vis·a·bly, adverb
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How to use inadvisable in a sentence
A single experiment taught me the inadvisability of leaving the camera exposed for any length of time to these conditions.
Bird Lore, Volume I--1899 | VariousWe have had occasion to note that this principle suggests the inadvisability of killing too many birds with one stone.
The Principles of Language-Study | Harold E. PalmerThe skipper, however, in view of the inadvisability of bringing the great mainsail crashing over, could not turn his head.
The Dust of Conflict | David Goodger (goodger@python.org)Now I think of it, there is an inadvisability in my calling them insurgents while in their power; but what phrase am I to employ?
Romantic Spain | John Augustus O'SheaShe thought the roses lovely, and recognized the inadvisability of thanking this teacher, since he had not enclosed his card.
By the Light of the Soul | Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
British Dictionary definitions for inadvisable
/ (ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbəl) /
not advisable; not recommended
unwise; imprudent
Derived forms of inadvisable
- inadvisability or inadvisableness, noun
- inadvisably, adverb
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