ill-advised

Example Sentences

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“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

“This ill-advised partnership was a blatant move to grab short-term revenue growth through channel expansion,” he continued.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Guevara-Prete says the downturn caused her to lay off most of her eight employees, and ultimately, she found herself taking out a few ill-advised business loans with less-than-favorable interest rates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“It is ill-advised for you to have contact with your family during your apprenticeship.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman