English Synonym Finder

ill-advised

Definitions

Not sensible or wise; likely to result in problems.

Done without sufficient consideration or sound judgment.

Examples

It was highly ill-advised to go hiking in the mountains without checking the weather forecast first.

The company's decision to launch the product during a recession proved to be ill-advised.

He realized that his ill-advised comments had caused significant offense to his colleagues.

Synonyms

imprudent unwise injudicious foolish rash reckless shortsighted

Antonyms

prudent wise judicious sensible sagacious advisable well-advised