ill-advised

Example Sentences

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But others criticized Jackson, calling his action ill-timed and ill-advised.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

That would comport with his recent complaints about the valuation of artificial-intelligence-themed stocks, as well as his simple but ill-advised Jan. 31, 2023 post that simply read “sell.”

From MarketWatch • Nov. 13, 2025

On his debut he was fortunate to get away with an ill-advised dash out of his penalty area.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

Hatton was candid about the mental health issues he faced after he retired from the ring for a second time following an ill-advised comeback attempt against Vyacheslav Senchenko in 2012.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

Luckily, the ill-advised blow had a side effect.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer