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ill-advised
[/ɪl əˈdvaɪzd/]
adjective
desaconselhado
1.
not wise or prudent; lacking good judgment; not recommended
It would be ill-advised to travel during the storm.
Seria desaconselhado viajar durante a tempestade.
2.
done without proper consideration or consultation
His ill-advised decision cost the company millions.
Sua decisão desaconselhada custou milhões à empresa.
Synonyms
unwise
imprudent
foolish
misguided
inadvisable
reckless
ill-judged
Antonyms
wise
prudent
sensible
advisable
judicious
well-considered
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desaconselhado
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
desaconselhado
standard usage
São Paulo
desaconselhado
standard usage
Portugal
desaconselhado
standard usage across regions
Related Idioms & Phrases
a word to the wise
don't say I didn't warn you
against all odds
a shot in the dark
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