ill-advised

Example Sentences

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Manifold criticized plans for new BP headquarters as extravagant and ill-advised.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“It’s going to be hard to make the case that this was ill-advised because the story turned out so well.”

From Slate • May 5, 2026

That led him to make ill-advised news conference comments.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

As ill-advised as Kiritsis’ problem-solving was, the metaphor for indie film was apparent.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

But his good luck caused a third development, so that he did not reap the fruits of his ill-advised decision.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli