Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mal-avisado
Adjective
/mæl əˈvɪz ə doʊ/
Definition
Unlucky or unfortunate individual; a person who has been misled or taken advantage of due to a lack of awareness or caution.
Examples
- He was mal-avisado in thinking that everyone he met was trustworthy.
- Many mal-avisado travelers fall victim to scams when visiting unfamiliar places.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who is poorly informed and may be naive or gullible, leading them to make poor decisions or judgments.
Synonyms
- misled
- gullible
- naive
- misguided
- unsuspecting