unadvisable

ADJECTIVE

imprudent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

careless foolhardy foolish ill-advised ill-considered irresponsible reckless thoughtless unwise

WEAK

brash heedless ill-judged impolitic improvident incautious inconsiderate indiscreet inexpedient injudicious leaving self wide open off the deep end overhasty playing with fire rash temerarious unthinking

Antonyms

STRONGEST

attentive careful cautious kind mindful prudent responsible sensible thoughtful wise

WEAK

discreet

Example Sentences

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“With inflation above target and the risks to the outlook evenly balanced, I believe it would be unadvisable to lower the rate into accommodative territory at this time,” Musalem said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Specific forward guidance, as provided for years, is now viewed as unadvisable given global economic uncertainties.

From Reuters • Aug. 27, 2022

"Two people in a boat in a region like that, completely wild - it's an unadvisable adventure. Anything can happen," Bolsonaro said, according to AFP news agency.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2022

You were about to have your fourth, even though your doctor had said it was unadvisable.

From Slate • Oct. 26, 2020

In this country, such a course would be as unadvisable as it is generally impracticable.

From The American Quarterly Review No. XVIII, June 1831 (Vol 9) by Various

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