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INADVISABLE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Not prudent or wise; not recommended

Example:

running on the ice is inadvisable

Synonyms:

inadvisable; unadvisable

Classified under:

Adjectives

Also:

imprudent (not prudent or wise)

foolish (devoid of good sense or judgment)

Antonym:

advisable (worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise)

Derivation:

inadvisability (the quality of being ill-advised)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Not advisable

Example:

an unnecessary and inadvisable action

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

inexpedient (not suitable or advisable)

Derivation:

inadvisability (the quality of being ill-advised)

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