inadvisable
/,inəd'vaizəbl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not advisable; not recommended: Describes an action, decision, or course of conduct that is considered unwise, imprudent, or not suitable to be recommended.
- Not prudent or wise: Indicates that something lacks good judgment or foresight, suggesting it is likely to lead to problems or negative outcomes.
Usage
The word "inadvisable" is used to formally or strongly discourage an action. It is often employed in advisory, professional, or cautionary contexts to indicate that a particular choice carries significant risk or is ill-advised. It functions as a predicate adjective (e.g., "It is inadvisable to...") or can directly modify a noun.
Examples
- As a predicate adjective:
- It is inadvisable to invest all your money in a single, volatile stock.
- Given the storm warning, travel is considered inadvisable.
- Modifying a noun directly:
- The consultant warned against the inadvisable merger.
- Making such an inadvisable comment during negotiations ruined the deal.
Advanced Usage
- "deemed inadvisable": Formally judged or considered to be unwise.
- Further delay was deemed inadvisable by the medical team.
- "highly inadvisable": An intensified form emphasizing strong recommendation against something.
- It is highly inadvisable to attempt that climb without proper gear.
Variants and Related Words
- Inadvisability (noun): The quality or state of being inadvisable.
- The report highlighted the inadvisability of the proposed policy.
- Advisable (adjective): The direct antonym, meaning wise or recommended.
- It is advisable to save a portion of your income.
Synonyms
- Unwise: Showing poor judgment; foolish.
- Imprudent: Not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash.
- Ill-advised: Badly thought out; not sensible.
- Foolhardy: Recklessly bold or rash.
Antonyms
- Advisable: Worthy of being recommended; sensible.
- Prudent: Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
- Wise: Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
- Recommended: Suggested as being good or suitable.
Related Phrases
- "counsel against": To advise someone not to do something. This phrase conveys a similar meaning of discouragement.
- I must counsel against taking such an inadvisable step.
Adjective
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not advisable
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an unnecessary and inadvisable action
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not prudent or wise; not recommended
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running on the ice is inadvisable
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