Inadvisable

usgb/ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbl/
adjective

Not suggested or recommended.

It's inadvisable to walk alone at night in this neighborhood.
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Often appears as...

  • inadvisable decision
  • inadvisable action
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Negative Implication

The word 'inadvisable' suggests an action could have negative outcomes or risks.

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Skipping the safety briefing is inadvisable.
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Formal Situations

Often used in formal contexts like business or technical advice to discourage an action.

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It's inadvisable to ignore the software update warnings.
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Authority or Experience

Used when someone with expertise or authority suggests against doing something.

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My lawyer found it inadvisable to accept the first settlement offer.
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