Unadvisedly: meaning, definitions and examples
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unadvisedly
[ ʌnəd'vaɪzdli ]
lack of advice
Unadvisedly refers to actions taken without proper consultation or guidance. It implies a sense of recklessness or a decision made without considering the consequences. When someone acts unadvisedly, it often leads to unfavorable outcomes due to a lack of foresight or careful planning. This term is derived from the adjective 'unadvised,' meaning not advised or not recommended.
Synonyms
imprudently, recklessly, thoughtlessly.
Examples of usage
- He unadvisedly invested all his savings in a risky venture.
- She unadvisedly spoke her mind during the meeting, alienating her colleagues.
- They unadvisedly ignored the warnings about the storm.
Translations
Translations of the word "unadvisedly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inadvertidamente
🇮🇳 अनजाने में
🇩🇪 unüberlegt
🇮🇩 tanpa pertimbangan
🇺🇦 необачно
🇵🇱 nieostrożnie
🇯🇵 無思慮に
🇫🇷 sans réfléchir
🇪🇸 sin pensar
🇹🇷 düşünmeden
🇰🇷 무심코
🇸🇦 بغير تفكير
🇨🇿 neuváženě
🇸🇰 neuvážene
🇨🇳 不加思索地
🇸🇮 nepremišljeno
🇮🇸 óhugsanlega
🇰🇿 ойланбастан
🇬🇪 უდარდელად
🇦🇿 səbəbsiz
🇲🇽 sin pensar
Etymology
The word 'unadvised' comes from the prefix 'un-', meaning not, and the root 'advised', which stems from the Latin 'advisare', meaning to consider or deliberate. In English, 'advised' has been used since the late 14th century to indicate giving advice or counsel. When the prefix 'un-' is added, it negates the original meaning, indicating actions or behaviors that lack wisdom or prudence. The formation of adverbs in English often follows the trend of adding '-ly' to the end of adjectives, as seen in 'unadvisedly'. This formation highlights the manner in which an action is performed—specifically, that it is done without guidance or reflection. The development of the term reflects both semantic shifts and the evolution of language use to articulate nuances in decision-making and behavior.