Characters remaining: 500/500
Translation

Also found in: English - Vietnamese

ill-judged

/'il'dʤʌdʤd/
Academic
Friendly

Word: Ill-judged

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: "Ill-judged" describes something that has not been thought through carefully before a decision was made. It often refers to actions or decisions that are unwise, poorly considered, or likely to lead to negative outcomes.

Usage Instructions:
  • You can use "ill-judged" to describe decisions, comments, actions, or plans that seem foolish or poorly thought out.
  • It is often used in a formal context, such as in writing or discussions about serious matters.
Example Sentences:
  1. His ill-judged comments during the meeting offended many of his colleagues.
  2. The company's ill-judged decision to cut costs led to a decline in product quality.
Advanced Usage:
  • In more complex sentences, you might see "ill-judged" paired with nouns such as "strategy," "policy," or "initiative" to emphasize the seriousness of the poor judgment.
  • Example: The government’s ill-judged policy on environmental issues sparked widespread protests.
Word Variants:
  • Ill-judgment (noun): The state of making poor or unwise decisions.
    • Example: Her ill-judgment in investing all her savings in one stock cost her dearly.
Different Meanings:
  • "Ill-judged" specifically refers to poor judgment. There are no alternative meanings, but it can be used in various contexts, such as personal decisions, business choices, or social situations.
Synonyms:
  • Poorly considered
  • Foolish
  • Reckless
  • Unwise
  • Ill-conceived
Idioms and Related Phrasal Verbs:
  • While there are no direct idioms that use "ill-judged," phrases like "to make a hasty decision" or "to act without thinking" convey a similar meaning.
  • A related phrasal verb might be "to think twice," which means to reconsider or reflect before making a decision.
Summary:

"Ill-judged" is an adjective that describes actions or decisions that lack careful thought and are often foolish or unwise. It's important to consider the consequences of our choices to avoid ill-judged outcomes.

Adjective
  1. not given careful consideration
    • ill-considered actions often result in disaster
    • an ill-judged attempt

Comments and discussion on the word "ill-judged"