ill-advised
Example Sentences
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Some, particularly those of his family, were probably ill advised, though the final judgment on that will depend on future developments.
From Slate • Jul. 18, 2025
The tweet proved to be ill advised, given the outcome.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2022
“It’s certainly ill advised, but I think they were — I think it shows just how so many of our veterans are very concerned about the situation.”
From Washington Post • Aug. 25, 2021
That’s ill advised now, given social distancing requirements.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2020
This shows that the movement was ordered, but the Insurgents promptly realized that it was ill advised.
From The Philippines: Past and Present (Volume 1 of 2) by Worcester, Dean C.