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ill-considered

[il-kuhn-sid-erd] / ˈɪl kənˈsɪd ərd /




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"At a time when parents, pediatricians and the public are looking for clear guidance and accurate information, this ill-considered decision will sow further chaos and confusion and erode confidence in immunizations," Dr. Racine added.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

It was FDR’s ill-considered decision three years earlier to move the date—then observed on the last Thursday of November—that sparked Congress’s action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

Centuries ago, she warned of man’s ill-considered rush to create artificial intelligence.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

These qualities often result in impetuous and ill-considered actions and decisions.’

From Slate • Feb. 1, 2025

And she went after him in ill-considered shoes, brave and completely unprepared.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu