Definition

Done without careful thought or advice, often leading to poor decisions.

Example

His unadvised decision to invest all his savings in a risky venture caused him to lose a lot of money.

Conversation

I heard you decided to go hiking without checking the weather first.

Yeah, it was a bit unadvised now that I think about it.

Right? It could have turned into a disaster if it rained.

Exactly! Next time, I'll be sure to plan better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unadvised → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "advised" (from Latin "advisare", meaning to consider or deliberate). The word "unadvised" means not having considered or deliberated, often implying a lack of caution or thoughtfulness in decision-making.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having 'considered' something ('advisare') — that's why unadvised means not having thought things through.

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