Unadvised: meaning, definitions and examples
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unadvised
[ ʌnədˈvaɪzd ]
lack of guidance
The term 'unadvised' refers to actions or decisions taken without proper advice or guidance. It describes a state where an individual or group acts on their own without consulting knowledgeable sources. Such actions can lead to unwise outcomes due to the absence of informed judgment. The term can also imply that the decision-making process was hasty and not well-considered.
Synonyms
ill-advised, imprudent, injudicious
Examples of usage
- He made an unadvised investment in the stock market.
- Her unadvised remarks during the meeting led to misunderstandings.
- The team's unadvised approach to the project resulted in delays.
Translations
Translations of the word "unadvised" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não aconselhado
🇮🇳 अनुशंसित नहीं
🇩🇪 nicht geraten
🇮🇩 tidak dianjurkan
🇺🇦 не рекомендований
🇵🇱 niezalecany
🇯🇵 推奨されていない
🇫🇷 non conseillé
🇪🇸 no aconsejado
🇹🇷 tavsiye edilmemiş
🇰🇷 권장되지 않는
🇸🇦 غير موصى به
🇨🇿 nedoporučený
🇸🇰 neodporúčaný
🇨🇳 不建议
🇸🇮 nepriporočen
🇮🇸 ekki ráðlagt
🇰🇿 ұсынылмаған
🇬🇪 არ არის რეკომენდებული
🇦🇿 tövsiyə edilməmiş
🇲🇽 no aconsejado
Etymology
The word 'unadvised' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'advised'. The term 'advise' has roots in Old French 'aviser', meaning 'to consider' or 'to think about', which itself comes from Latin 'advisare'. Over time, the prefix 'un-' added the meaning of negation, creating the notion of acting without consideration or consultation. 'Unadvised' has been used in the English language since at least the 17th century, often in legal or formal contexts to emphasize the lack of counsel in decision-making processes. This historical background suggests a long-standing concern for the importance of informed decisions and the potential pitfalls of ignorance in various areas including finance, law, and personal matters.