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inadvisable

/ɪnədˈvaɪzəbəl/
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Something that's inadvisable is a pretty bad idea. It would be inadvisable to drive around town with your friend riding on the hood of your car.

Things that are unwise or foolish can be described as inadvisable. It's inadvisable to dress your cat in doll clothes, or to jump off the roof of your shed into a pile of leaves. In both cases, the possibility of getting hurt outweighs the entertainment value. If you wouldn't advise a friend to do something, it's inadvisable.

Definitions of inadvisable
  1. adjective
    not prudent or wise; not recommended
    “running on the ice is inadvisable
    synonyms: unadvisable
    imprudent
    not prudent or wise
    foolish
    devoid of good sense or judgment
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    antonyms:
    advisable
    worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
    best, better
    (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
    well
    wise or advantageous and hence advisable
    prudent
    careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
    wise
    having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
  2. adjective
    not advisable
    “an unnecessary and inadvisable action”
    synonyms:
    inexpedient
    not suitable or advisable
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