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inadvisablenot wise or prudent; not recommended

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: not wise or prudent; not recommended

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbl/

Korean meaning: 현명하지 않은, 권할 만하지 않은, 부적절한

Korean pronunciation: 이너드**바이**저블

Example Sentences

  • Eating expired sushi is highly inadvisable, unless you enjoy bathroom marathons.
  • The doctor said it was inadvisable to exercise immediately after the surgery.
  • It's inadvisable to text your ex at 3 AM, no matter how good your reasons seem.

inadvisable

ADJECTIVE

//ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbl//

not wise or prudent; not recommended

inadvisable concept
💡 Concept

현명하지 않은, 권할 만하지 않은, 부적절한

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootadvise
Suffix--able

Origin

From Latin 'advisare' meaning 'to consider or consult,' which evolved into English 'advice.' The word was formed in the 16th century by combining the negative prefix with the adjective form.

🎵Rhyme

advisabledivisibleinvisible
advisable
divisible
invisible

🔗Collocations

inadvisable to do
highly inadvisable
inadvisable decision
inadvisable behavior
consider inadvisable
inadvisable course of action
medically inadvisable

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Eating expired sushi is highly inadvisable, unless you enjoy bathroom marathons.

The doctor said it was inadvisable to exercise immediately after the surgery.

😄 Fun example

It's inadvisable to text your ex at 3 AM, no matter how good your reasons seem.

The financial advisor deemed it inadvisable to invest all savings in cryptocurrency.

😄 Fun example

Wearing a tuxedo to a beach volleyball game is inadvisable, but definitely memorable.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

unwiseimprudentill-advisedfoolishreckless

Antonyms

advisablewiseprudent

Related

adviceadvisoradvisementinadvisabilityunadvisable

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