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inadvisable

[ in-uhd-vahy-zuh-buhl ]

/ ˌɪn ədˈvaɪ zə bəl /

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adjective

not advisable; inexpedient; unwise.

Origin of inadvisable

First recorded in 1865–70; in-³ + advisable

SYNONYMS FOR inadvisable

imprudent, impolitic, risky.

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ANTONYMS FOR inadvisable

advisable, prudent, expedient.

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OTHER WORDS FROM inadvisable

in·ad·vis·a·bil·i·ty, in·ad·vis·a·ble·ness, noun in·ad·vis·a·bly, adverb

Words nearby inadvisable

inadequate stimulus, inadmissible, inadvertence, inadvertency, inadvertent, inadvisable, inalienable, inalterable, inamorata, inamorato, inane

Example sentences from the Web for inadvisable

As my order sent through the Deputy Commissioner had been couched in very peremptory terms, I felt it inadvisable to withdraw.

The Pacification of Burma |Sir Charles Haukes Todd Crosthwaite
He deemed it inadvisable to attempt to escape now, and resolved to wait another day.

The Boy from the Ranch |Frank V. Webster
Since his condition is so dangerous, it would be inadvisable to postpone the matter for any length of time.

Long Live the King |Guy Boothby
There was something in the bluff old Major's tone that made the Lieutenant think this inadvisable, and he signified the negative.

Si Klegg, Book 6 (of 6) |John McElroy

These matters we did not discuss, as we considered them unnecessary and inadvisable.

The Transvaal from Within |J. P. Fitzpatrick

British Dictionary definitions for inadvisable

inadvisable

/ (ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbəl) /

adjective

not advisable; not recommended

unwise; imprudent

Derived forms of inadvisable

inadvisability or inadvisableness, noun inadvisably, adverb