inadvisable
Americanadjective
adjective
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not advisable; not recommended
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unwise; imprudent
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of inadvisable
Explanation
Something that's inadvisable is a pretty bad idea. It would be inadvisable to drive around town with your friend riding on the hood of your car. Things that are unwise or foolish can be described as inadvisable. It's inadvisable to dress your cat in doll clothes, or to jump off the roof of your shed into a pile of leaves. In both cases, the possibility of getting hurt outweighs the entertainment value. If you wouldn't advise a friend to do something, it's inadvisable.
Vocabulary lists containing inadvisable
Example Sentences
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"A comprehensive ceasefire is of utmost urgency, resuming hostilities is even more inadvisable and maintaining negotiations is particularly important," he said.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
While it won’t kill you like some other vices, trying to quit this spiritually corrosive habit cold turkey is inadvisable.
From Salon ● Dec. 3, 2025
But the idea that any hot dog consumption is inadvisable isn’t supported by strong evidence.
From Slate ● Aug. 2, 2025
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 ● Jun. 3, 2024
Doctors felt it was inadvisable to operate, so he was sent home with little hope of recovery.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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