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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 counsel
Familiarity information: WELL-ADVISED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
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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