Inadvisable Meaning in English
word
ˌɪnædˈvaɪzəbəɫ/, /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbəɫ
in-ad-VY-zuh-buhl
ɪnɐdvˈaɪzəbəl
in-ud-VY-zuh-buhl
Definition
Not recommended or not a good idea, usually because it could cause problems or is risky.
Usage & Nuances
"Inadvisable" is formal and often used in written or professional settings. Common with 'it is', e.g., 'it is inadvisable to...'. Suggests that caution or professional guidance is needed before acting.
Spanish: desaconsejablePortuguese (BR): desaconselhávelPortuguese (PT): desaconselhávelChinese (Simplified): 不明智的 - 不可取的Chinese (Traditional): 不明智的 - 不可取的Hindi: अवांछनीय - अनुचित (सलाह न दी जाए)Arabic: غير مستحسن - غير منصوح بهBengali: অপরামর্শযোগ্য - অনুপযুক্তRussian: нецелесообразный - не рекомендуетсяJapanese: 勧められないVietnamese: không nên - không được khuyến khíchKorean: 권장되지 않는 - 바람직하지 않은Turkish: önerilmeyen - tavsiye edilmeyenUrdu: غیر مناسب - غیر مشورہ شدہIndonesian: tidak dianjurkan - tidak disarankan
Example Sentences
It is inadvisable to drive without a seatbelt.
basic
Swimming after eating is often considered inadvisable.
basic
It is inadvisable to ignore your doctor's advice.
basic
Leaving your valuables in plain sight is pretty inadvisable.
natural
I told them it was inadvisable, but they went ahead anyway.
natural
Honestly, going hiking in this weather seems inadvisable to me.
natural