inadvisable
Not recommended; likely to have undesirable consequences
Examples
In a meeting
“Launching without testing would be inadvisable given the risks.”
Over coffee
“Eating sushi from a gas station seems inadvisable to me.”
Why this word
unwise
inadvisable focuses on the recommendation aspect, unwise is a broader judgment of wisdom
bad
bad is vague and informal, inadvisable specifically means not recommended as a course of action
risky
risky emphasizes danger, inadvisable means not prudent to recommend regardless of risk level
Usage tip
A diplomatic way to discourage an action without being too forceful; softer than 'forbidden' but stronger than 'questionable'
Etymology
Latin in- (not) + advisare (to consider, consult), meaning not worthy of consideration
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