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UNADVISED

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Without careful prior deliberation or counsel

Example:

took the unadvised measure of going public with the accusations

Synonyms:

ill-advised; unadvised

Classified under:

Adjectives

Also:

imprudent (not prudent or wise)

foolish (devoid of good sense or judgment)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Having received no information

Example:

a defendant unadvised of her legal rights

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

uninformed (not informed; lacking in knowledge or information)

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