ILL-ADVISED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does ill-advised mean? 

• ILL-ADVISED (adjective)
  The adjective ILL-ADVISED has 1 sense:

1. without careful prior deliberation or counsel

  Familiarity information: ILL-ADVISED used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• ILL-ADVISED (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Without careful prior deliberation or counsel

Synonyms:

ill-advised; unadvised

Context example:

took the unadvised measure of going public with the accusations

Also:

imprudent (not prudent or wise)

foolish (devoid of good sense or judgment)

Antonym:

well-advised (having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel)

 Context examples 

“I cannot help thinking that ladies are ill-advised in not making an effort. Look at this!”

(The Return of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)