inadvisable

/ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌi-nəd-ˈvī-zə-bəl/ (ame, mw)

inadvisable — adjective

  • inadvisablepositive
  • more inadvisablecomparative
  • most inadvisablesuperlative

1. describing an action you would tell someone not to do, because it is foolish and

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describing an action you would tell someone not to do, because it is foolish and will probably lead to a bad result.

例句

It is inadvisable to eat raw chicken, even if it looks completely fresh.

pattern: it is inadvisable to + infinitive

Paloma's doctor told her it was inadvisable to lift heavy boxes after her back surgery.

pattern: inadvisable to + infinitive after a person's advice

同義詞
  • unwise

    everyday equivalent; 'inadvisable' is the formal written-advice version

  • ill-advised

    near-synonym; stresses that better advice was available but ignored

  • imprudent

    formal; focuses on lack of careful thought about future risk

  • foolhardy

    stronger; suggests bold disregard for an obvious danger

反義詞
  • advisable

    direct opposite; something a sensible person would recommend

  • wise

    everyday opposite; based on good judgement

  • prudent

    formal opposite; careful and forward-thinking

文法句型

inadvisable to + infinitive

it is inadvisable for + person + to + infinitive

用法筆記

Almost always appears in the patterns 'it is inadvisable to + infinitive' or as a noun-modifier ('an inadvisable decision'). Formal register — written warnings, legal and medical advice, official guidance. Everyday speech usually prefers 'not a good idea' or 'unwise'.

常見錯誤

❌He is inadvisable for the job.
✅He is unsuitable for the job.
💡'inadvisable' describes an action that is unwise, not a person who is wrong for a role.
❌She felt inadvisable about the trip.
✅She felt the trip was inadvisable.
💡people are not inadvisable; only actions or plans are.