unadvised — done without careful thought or consideration; rash, imprudent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done without careful thought or consideration; rash, imprudent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnədˈvaɪzd/
Example Sentences
- It was unadvised to eat that expired yogurt, but curiosity killed the cat... and my stomach.
- Her unadvised comment about her boss's haircut made the office meeting very awkward.
- The young entrepreneur's unadvised expansion into foreign markets led to financial difficulties.
unadvised
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnədˈvaɪzd/]
done without careful thought or consideration; rash, imprudent
Acting without careful thought
Disguised and unadvised, everyone's surprised!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Emerged in the 14th century from the combination of the prefix 'un-' (not) and the adjective 'advised' (considered carefully). The term 'advise' derives from Latin 'advisare', a compound of 'ad-' (to, toward) and 'videre' (to see, to consider), literally meaning 'to look toward' or 'to consider'.
Breakdown
un- (not) + ad- (to, toward) + videre (to see, consider) + -ed (past participle/adjective). The root 'videre' (Latin: to see) combines with 'ad-' to form 'advise', with the negating prefix 'un-' creating the sense of 'not carefully considered'.
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📝Examples
“It was unadvised to eat that expired yogurt, but curiosity killed the cat... and my stomach.”
“Her unadvised comment about her boss's haircut made the office meeting very awkward.”
“The young entrepreneur's unadvised expansion into foreign markets led to financial difficulties.”
“Going hiking without checking the weather forecast was completely unadvised.”
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