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WELL-ADVISED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does well-advised mean? 

WELL-ADVISED (adjective)
  The adjective WELL-ADVISED has 1 sense:

1. having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counselplay

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


 Dictionary entry details 


WELL-ADVISED (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

Synonyms:

advised; well-advised

Context example:

a well-advised delay in carrying out the plan

Similar:

considered (carefully weighed)

Also:

wise (having or prompted by wisdom or discernment)

Antonym:

ill-advised (without careful prior deliberation or counsel)


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