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Definitions

inadvisable

[in-uhd-vahy-zuh-buhl] / ˌɪn ədˈvaɪ zə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
not recommended
Synonyms
WEAK
careless foolhardy foolish harebrained ill-advised impolitic improper imprudent inappropriate incautious inconvenient indiscreet inexpedient injudicious pointless rash undesirable unsensible unsuitable unwise wrong
Antonyms
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OK advisable good recommended wise

Example Sentences

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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

Prof Fleming replied: "I would say it would be inadvisable, but if you have to then keep your baby inside your coat."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2024

Characters in horror movies spend the majority of their screen time doing inadvisable things, which is a genre formula designed primarily for the designated "good guys" in the scenarios playing out before us.

From Salon • Sep. 17, 2022

Doctors felt it was inadvisable to operate, so he was sent home with little hope of recovery.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson