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单词 inadvisable
释义

inadvisable

adjective

in·​ad·​vis·​able ˌi-nəd-ˈvī-zə-bəl How to pronounce inadvisable (audio)
: not advisable : not wise or prudent
inadvisable haste
inadvisability
ˌi-nəd-ˌvī-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce inadvisable (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • brash
  • graceless
  • ill-advised
  • imprudent
  • indelicate
  • indiscreet
  • injudicious
  • tactless
  • undiplomatic
  • unwise
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Example Sentences

The procedure is inadvisable because of the risks involved. It would be highly inadvisable to attempt to do this ourselves.
Recent Examples on the Web To receive the medication, patients have to fill out a questionnaire that scans for allergies or conditions that would make the treatment inadvisable. Kelsey Butler, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 People can still visit the beaches, but officials said swimming in them, or eating shellfish from those areas, is highly inadvisable, WFLA reported. Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 29 July 2022 Putting aside the budgetary shenanigans, the Medicare plan is inadvisable on its merits. The Editors, National Review, 19 July 2022 The disgraced singer himself has the right to take the stand in his own defense, though that seems unlikely and inadvisable given that his last public statements in an interview with Gayle King led to a tempestuous, now-infamous outburst. Jason Meisner, chicagotribune.com, 17 Sep. 2021 There is a long list of reasons why drafting kickers before the very end of the draft can be inadvisable. Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 13 Feb. 2022 Additionally, before the pandemic made travel inadvisable, UA-Cossatot called on Mexican consulate staffers from Little Rock to visit De Queen to help any local Mexican citizens obtain copies of documents needed to vote in Mexican elections. Tess Vrbin, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2022 Finally, the use of strategic reserves for short-term political gain is certainly inadvisable. Michael Lynch, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2021 While swimming is still inadvisable and prohibited at most Illinois beaches, the first weekend of fall may reach the 80-degree mark. chicagotribune.com, 23 Sep. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

inadvisable

adjective

in·​ad·​vis·​able ˌi-nəd-ˈvī-zə-bəl How to pronounce inadvisable (audio)
: not wise to do : not advisable
It's inadvisable to drive during the storm.

inadvisable

adjective

as in imprudent
showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations it's inadvisable to have public arguments in the hallways

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • imprudent
  • inappropriate
  • unwise
  • improper
  • injudicious
  • indiscreet
  • stupid
  • ill-advised
  • indelicate
  • careless
  • tactless
  • undiplomatic
  • silly
  • foolish
  • idiotic
  • dumb
  • thoughtless
  • brash
  • inconsiderate
  • graceless
  • moronic
  • unseemly
  • idiotical
  • unbecoming
  • heedless
  • indecorous
  • mindless
  • preposterous
  • nonsensical
  • harebrained
  • uncivil
  • ill-mannered
  • senseless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • advisable
  • prudent
  • wise
  • appropriate
  • judicious
  • discreet
  • logical
  • sensible
  • sound
  • rational
  • intelligent
  • proper
  • tactful
  • smart
  • becoming
  • civil
  • sane
  • seemly
  • decorous
  • sage
  • sapient
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