ill-advised

ɪl-ədˈvaɪzd
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Translation of ill-advised from English 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.

Making an ill-advised decision during a heated moment often leads to regret.

Eine unüberlegte Entscheidung in einem hitzigen Moment führt oft zu Reue.

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