Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ill-advised

adjective
/ˌɪl.ədˈvaɪzd/
Definition
Not wise; poorly considered; lacking good judgment.
Examples
  • Taking a vacation during the storm was an ill-advised choice.
  • The company made some ill-advised investments that put them in a difficult position.
Meaning
An action or decision described as ill-advised is one that may have harmful consequences due to a lack of careful thought or planning.
Synonyms
  • unwise
  • reckless
  • imprudent
  • foolhardy