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inadvisable

1 of 1adjective
/ˌɪn.əd.ˈvaɪ.zə.bəl/
Forms:more inadvisable,most inadvisable
1

not recommended to do based on the particular situation

  • Accepting that job offer would be inadvisable since you've only just started your current role.
  • It would be inadvisable to confront your boss publicly before gathering more information.
  • Taking an extended vacation so close to deadline would be inadvisable given current workloads.
  • Eating raw chicken is highly inadvisable due to the risk of food poisoning.
  • It's inadvisable to ignore the doctor's orders regarding medication.
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2

potentially harmful or problematic without proper guidance

  • Altering prescribed medical treatments would be inadvisable without consulting your doctor first.
  • Investing one's life savings in a get-rich-quick scheme would likely be inadvisable without professional financial advising.
  • Traveling through volatile regions as a lone woman could be inadvisable without local contacts and guidance on safety.