Inadvisable (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not prudent or wise; not recommended; "running on the ice is inadvisable".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Driving without a seatbelt is inadvisable and can be fatal in the event of an accident.
- Traveling to a country with a high risk of terrorism is inadvisable for tourists.
- Investing all your savings in a single stock is inadvisable and can lead to significant financial loss.
- Wearing high heels on a wet floor is inadvisable due to the risk of slipping and falling.
- Going for a swim during a thunderstorm is inadvisable due to the risk of being struck by lightning.
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Meaning 2
Not advisable; "an unnecessary and inadvisable action".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Lying about your qualifications on a job application is inadvisable and can lead to your application being rejected.
- Engaging in risky behaviors like street racing or extreme stunts is inadvisable and can result in serious injury or death.
- Quitting your job without having another one lined up is often inadvisable and can lead to financial difficulties.
- Making a major Purchase on an impulse, without doing any research, is inadvisable and may lead to buyer's remorse.
- Ignoring safety protocols or failing to follow instructions when working with hazardous materials is inadvisable and can be deadly.