Inadvisable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌi-nəd-ˈvī-zə-bəl/ in·ad·vis·able

Meaning & Definition of Inadvisable

Inadvisable (adjective)

  1. not advisable, not wise or prudent

Inadvisable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations

    "it's inadvisable to have public arguments in the hallways"

    similar: brash, graceless, ill-advised, imprudent, indelicate, indiscreet, injudicious, tactless, undiplomatic, unwise
    related: dumb, idiotic, moronic, stupid, careless, heedless, inconsiderate, mindless, thoughtless, ill-mannered, improper, inappropriate, indecorous, unbecoming, uncivil, unseemly, foolish, harebrained, nonsensical, preposterous, senseless, silly
    opposite: advisable, discreet, judicious, prudent, tactful, wise
    near: intelligent, logical, rational, sensible, smart, sound, appropriate, becoming, civil, decorous, proper, seemly, sage, sane, sapient

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Inadvisable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Inadvisable:

brash, graceless, ill-advised, imprudent, indelicate, indiscreet, injudicious, tactless, undiplomatic, unwise

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Inadvisable

Words with the opposite meaning of Inadvisable:

advisable, discreet, judicious, prudent, tactful, wise

Related Words for Inadvisable

dumb, idiotic, moronic, stupid, careless, heedless, inconsiderate, mindless, thoughtless, ill-mannered, improper, inappropriate, indecorous, unbecoming, uncivil, unseemly, foolish, harebrained, nonsensical, preposterous, senseless, silly

Near Antonyms of Inadvisable

intelligent, logical, rational, sensible, smart, sound, appropriate, becoming, civil, decorous, proper, seemly, sage, sane, sapient

Word Forms of Inadvisable

Derived words: inadvisability (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Inadvisable

First known use: 1870

Frequently Asked Questions about Inadvisable

What does "Inadvisable" mean?

"Inadvisable" means not advisable, not wise or prudent. As an adjective, it is defined as: not advisable, not wise or prudent.

What is another word for "Inadvisable"?

Other words for "Inadvisable" include brash, graceless, ill-advised, imprudent, indelicate, indiscreet, injudicious and tactless. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Inadvisable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Inadvisable"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Inadvisable". Common alternatives include brash, graceless, ill-advised, imprudent, indelicate, indiscreet, injudicious, tactless, undiplomatic and unwise.

What is the opposite of "Inadvisable"?

Antonyms of "Inadvisable" include advisable, discreet, judicious, prudent, tactful and wise. Near antonyms include intelligent, logical, rational and sensible.

How do you use "Inadvisable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Inadvisable" in a sentence: "it's inadvisable to have public arguments in the hallways".

Is "Inadvisable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Inadvisable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Inadvisable"?

"Inadvisable" is pronounced /ˌi-nəd-ˈvī-zə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as in·ad·vis·able.

What is the origin of the word "Inadvisable"?

First known use: 1870.