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Definitions

inadvisable

[in-uhd-vahy-zuh-buhl] / ˌɪn ədˈvaɪ zə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
not recommended
Synonyms
WEAK
careless foolhardy foolish harebrained ill-advised impolitic improper imprudent inappropriate incautious inconvenient indiscreet inexpedient injudicious pointless rash undesirable unsensible unsuitable unwise wrong
Antonyms
WEAK
OK advisable good recommended wise

Example Sentences

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But the idea that any hot dog consumption is inadvisable isn’t supported by strong evidence.

From Slate • Aug. 2, 2025

Prof Fleming replied: "I would say it would be inadvisable, but if you have to then keep your baby inside your coat."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2024

Usually, free privacy and cybersecurity tools are inadvisable, but Bitwarden is the exception.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2024

It’s a remarkable, perhaps inadvisable, schedule for someone who has faced down health difficulties She insists she feels great.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2022

Do the comets and asteroids think it inadvisable to impact an inhabited planet?

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan