well-advised

American  

[wel-uhd-vahyzd] / ˈwɛl ədˈvaɪzd /

adjective

1. acting with caution, care, or wisdom.

   They would be well-advised to sell the stock now.

2. based on or showing wise consideration.

   There was a well-advised delay in carrying out her plan.

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well-advised British  

adjective

1. acting with deliberation or reason

2. well thought out; considered

   a well-advised plan

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Etymology

Origin of well-advised

1350–1400; Middle English well avysed

Example Sentences

Kennedy would have been well-advised to spend more time reading his own agency’s report before citing it at his news conference.

From Los Angeles Times

“They have not been well-advised. You have your work cut out for you.”

From Literature

Investors from abroad "are sophisticated, well-advised parties and they would be dealing with antitrust agencies in multiple jurisdictions", she said.

From Reuters

In Ben-Shahar’s view, simplifying these contracts would do nothing to protect consumers, especially when they’re up against “a powerful, well-advised, sophisticated company.”

From Scientific American

The wash sale rule, he said, is easily skirted by "well-advised taxpayers."

From Salon