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Definition of unadvisable

unadvisable

/ˌʌnədˈvaɪzəbl/
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Adverb:unadvisably
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unadvisable Lexical Profile

unadvisable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Unwise or imprudent; not to be recommended under the circumstances.

Example

"Hiking along the steep coastal cliffs during a heavy rainstorm is considered highly unadvisable."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "unadvisable" is a valid and long-established English word, "inadvisable" is significantly more common in modern standard usage across both American and British English.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unadvisable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unadvisable
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