well-advised
/'wel d'vaizd/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Prudent or wise, based on careful thought or good advice: Describes an action, decision, or person that shows good judgment because it was made after careful consideration or with the benefit of sound counsel.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- It was a well-advised decision to postpone the meeting until more data was available.
- You would be well-advised to read the contract thoroughly before signing it.
- The company's well-advised investment in new technology paid off handsomely.
Advanced Usage
- "to be well-advised to do something": A common construction used to strongly recommend a prudent course of action.
- Investors are well-advised to diversify their portfolios.
- Used to describe the nature of an action itself.
- His well-advised caution prevented a major financial loss.
Variants and Related Words
- Ill-advised (adj): Unwise; not based on or showing good judgment.
- The ill-advised comment caused a public relations crisis.
- Advise (v): To offer suggestions about the best course of action.
- Advisable (adj): Worthy of being recommended; prudent.
Synonyms
- Prudent: Acting with or showing care for the future.
- Judicious: Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
- Sensible: Chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; reasonable.
Antonyms
- Ill-advised
- Imprudent
- Foolhardy
- Rash
Notes on Meaning
The term well-advised emphasizes the process behind a decision—that it was informed by deliberation or expert opinion. It is often used in a predictive or advisory sense ("You would be well-advised to...") to suggest that a specific action is the most sensible choice. It can describe both the person making the decision and the decision itself.
Adjective
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having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
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a well-advised delay in carrying out the plan
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