as in inappropriate
showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations
an ill-advised criticism of the boss at a company function
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Recent Examples of ill-advised
Discovering this while in the midst of conflict with a native creature is ill-advised.
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Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
The Yankees wanted to know if Austin Wells was the right guy for the leadoff spot, and the Mets were seeking to find out if their three-year, $38 million gamble on Clay Holmes converting from closer to starting pitcher was inspired or ill-advised.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
Not Choosing Your Trees Wisely The shade of a giant oak certainly has its appeal, but planting one on a five-foot stretch of earth separating your driveway from your neighbor’s is ill-advised and a surefire way to feel the wrath of the family who lives next door.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Democrats said the pausing of aid to Ukraine was dangerous and ill-advised.
—Zeke Miller, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
The Yankees wanted to know if Austin Wells was the right guy for the leadoff spot, and the Mets were seeking to find out if their three-year, $38 million gamble on Clay Holmes converting from closer to starting pitcher was inspired or ill-advised.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
Not Choosing Your Trees Wisely The shade of a giant oak certainly has its appeal, but planting one on a five-foot stretch of earth separating your driveway from your neighbor’s is ill-advised and a surefire way to feel the wrath of the family who lives next door.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Democrats said the pausing of aid to Ukraine was dangerous and ill-advised.
—Zeke Miller, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ill-advised
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ill-advised
Adjective
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That’s as the league continues its investigation of longtime Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, who was accused of inappropriate behavior by 16 massage therapists as part of an investigation by The Baltimore Banner.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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JoJo Siwa gets candid following Mickey Rourke's 'Big Brother' exit Siwa's revelation follows an exit from fellow castmate Mickey Rourke, who made inappropriate comments regarding her sexuality and used a slur.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Courts and Compliance In terms of the legal battles over Trump's moves, people widely rejected the administration's accusations of improper judicial interference.—
Gary Langer,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Graham was arrested shortly before 4:45 p.m. and charged with engaging police in pursuit, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, improper use of a marker plate, operation without minimum insurance, unsafe passing and operating a motor vehicle without a license.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, trying to peel Russia away from China is both imprudent and wrong.—
MICHAEL McFAUL,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Apr. 2025
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That’s imprudent, because the Arctic’s climate is changing more rapidly than anywhere on Earth.—
Paul Bierman,
The Conversation,
19 Feb. 2025
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This inadvisable structure will cost city taxpayers an additional $2 billion over the next 30 years than otherwise would have been the case.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Criticizing another nominee’s tactics is an inadvisable step for someone on the Oscar track; the act can come off as combative, and the Academy can penalize attacks against fellow contenders.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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So maybe use the feelings aroused by your sister-in-law’s thoughtless, certainly injudicious, possibly naughty remark as an opportunity to rise above.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2024
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What The Meng Episode Means (1): Is Huawei A Tool of The CCP? Meng’s release, and injudicious remarks, do not bode well for Huawei.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes,
27 Sep. 2021
Adjective
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Making stupid internet fodder has never been easier than now, with the prevalence of AI image generators making everything from deepfakes to memes.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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Much like the stupid prions wreaking havoc in his brain.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Guesses are around $30-40 as pulling a trigger on a full $70 live game would be…unwise.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Because its only viable path lies in coalition with others, Washington would be particularly unwise to go it alone in a complex global competition.—
Kurt M. Campbell,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sauter pleaded no contest to several charges, including vehicular homicide and careless operation of a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license resulting in death.—
Frank Fernandez,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy wasted a superb opening round with two careless double bogeys leaving him seven shots behind.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Ill-advised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ill-advised. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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