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Definitions

ill-judged

[il-juhjd] / ˈɪlˈdʒʌdʒd /
ADJECTIVE
ill-advised
Synonyms
STRONGEST
foolhardy foolish half-baked ill-considered imprudent inappropriate indiscreet misguided reckless thoughtless
WEAK
brash confused hotheaded impolitic incautious inconsiderate inexpedient injudicious madcap off the top of one's head overhasty rash short-sighted unseemly wrong
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careful cautious discreet prudent thoughtful wise
WEAK
reasonable sensible well-advised
ADJECTIVE
impolitic
Synonyms
WEAK
brash ill-advised imprudent inadvisable inconsiderate indiscreet inexpedient injudicious maladroit misguided rash stupid tactless undiplomatic untimely
Antonyms
WEAK
careful cautious discreet politic wise
ADJECTIVE
imprudent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
careless foolhardy foolish ill-advised ill-considered irresponsible reckless thoughtless unwise
WEAK
brash heedless impolitic improvident incautious inconsiderate indiscreet inexpedient injudicious leaving self wide open off the deep end overhasty playing with fire rash temerarious unadvisable unthinking
Antonyms
STRONGEST
attentive careful cautious kind mindful prudent responsible sensible thoughtful wise
WEAK
discreet
ADJECTIVE
incautious
Synonyms
WEAK
any old way bold brash careless caught napping devil-may-care fast-and-loose foot-in-mouth hasty heedless hotheaded ill-advised impetuous improvident imprudent impulsive inconsiderate indiscreet injudicious madcap neglectful negligent off guard pay no mind playing with fire precipitate rash reckless regardless sticking one's neck out thoughtless unalert unguarded unmindful unthinking unvigilant unwatchful wary wide open
Antonyms
WEAK
careful cautious discreet thoughtful

Example Sentences

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It’s a shame Mueller’s long record of service was marred by ill-judged decisions made in this era of acrimony and confusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

It was an ill-judged decision to hand the armband to the Argentine World Cup winner.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

“Mean” comments can sometimes just be ill-judged humor intended to defuse the atmosphere and, yes, sometimes they can be mean.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 27, 2025

"We all know January is the worst month for retail - this is an ill-judged, ill-considered campaign at the worst possible time."

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2024

I had ill-judged him, he was neither hard nor sardonic, he was already my friend of many years, the brother I had never possessed.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier