ill-advised

ɪl-ədˈvaɪzd
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Translation of ill-advised into German

Adjective

unwise action

done without careful thought or planning
  • His ill-advised comment upset everyone at the meeting.Sein unüberlegter Kommentar verärgerte alle bei der Besprechung.
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Synonyms and analogies of ill-advised in English

adj.foolhardyrecklessMore synonyms

Examples of ill-advised in a sentence

  • Her ill-advised words caused a rift in their friendship.

Translations of "ill-advised" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
unklugadj.

It was ill-advised to invest all her savings into that risky project.

Es war unklug, all ihre Ersparnisse in das riskante Projekt zu investieren.

unüberlegtadj.

It is ill-advised to share personal information with strangers online.

Es ist unüberlegt, persönliche Informationen mit Fremden online zu teilen.

unbedachtadj.

As a supervisor, I feel obligated to tell you your actions were ill-advised and reckless.

Als ein Vorgesetzter fühle ich mich verpflichtet, dir zu sagen, - dass deine Aktionen unbedacht und waghalsig waren.

unvernünftigadj.

Optimistic of them, but woefully ill-advised.

Optimistisch von ihnen, aber bedauerlicherweise unvernünftig.

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Other translations for ill-advised:

  • unratsamadj.
  • unbesonneneradj.

ill-advised: Examples and translations in context

Taking a long vacation during tax season is often an ill-advised choice.

Einen langen Urlaub während der Steuerzeit zu machen, ist oft eine unkluge Wahl.

She would certainly be ill-advised if she refused to meet me.

Es wäre unklug von ihr, sich nicht mit mir zu treffen.

Your decision to place him on the throne was ill-advised.

Deine Entscheidung, ihn auf den Thron zu setzen, war unklug.

Taking that route at night seemed ill-advised considering the recent crime reports.

Diese Route nachts zu nehmen, schien unklug angesichts der aktuellen Kriminalitätsberichte.

Her decision to confront the bully alone was rather ill-advised and dangerous.

Ihre Entscheidung, den Tyrannen allein zu konfrontieren, war recht unklug und gefährlich.

Skipping breakfast every day is an ill-advised habit for maintaining good health.

Jeden Tag das Frühstück auszulassen, ist eine unkluge Angewohnheit für die Erhaltung der Gesundheit.

The ill-advised surprise party backfired, leaving the guest of honor in shock.

Die unkluge Überraschungsparty ging nach hinten los und ließ den Ehrengast geschockt zurück.

That is not just offensive but politically ill-advised.

Die Aussage ist nicht nur beleidigend, sondern auch politisch unklug.

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