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

During the second half when a Sierra Canyon player took an ill-advised shot, Chevalier shouted out, “What are you doing?”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

The sleeveless shirts, the cries of 'vamos!', the ill-advised buzzcut in New York all add to the theatre.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

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

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman