inadvisable

American  

[in-uhd-vahy-zuh-buhl] / ˌɪn ədˈvaɪ zə bəl /

adjective

1. not advisable; inexpedient; unwise.

   Synonyms:

   risky, impolitic, imprudent

   Antonyms:

   expedient, prudent, advisable

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inadvisable British  

/ ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbəl /

adjective

1. not advisable; not recommended

2. unwise; imprudent

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Other Word Forms

• inadvisability noun
• inadvisableness noun
• inadvisably adverb

Etymology

Origin of inadvisable

First recorded in 1865–70; in- ³ + advisable

Example Sentences

While it won’t kill you like some other vices, trying to quit this spiritually corrosive habit cold turkey is inadvisable.

From Salon

He will have the option to address the judge at his sentencing hearing though he is not required to do so, and some legal experts have said it would be inadvisable for him to speak.

From Seattle Times

For any elite mountaineer, it would be a daunting, perilous and most likely inadvisable undertaking.

From New York Times

Prof Fleming replied: "I would say it would be inadvisable, but if you have to then keep your baby inside your coat."

From BBC

Though there is no cause for concern about contamination of water sources, drinking the water directly is still inadvisable.

From Science Daily