as in inappropriate
showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations
it's inadvisable to have public arguments in the hallways
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Recent Examples of inadvisable
Leaning into a toddler’s personal space is inadvisable for all kinds of reasons.
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Christopher Elliott, Dallas News, 31 May 2023
To remain in the same room for two consecutive security visits, and then commit a theft, is inadvisable.
—Michael Finkel, Town & Country, 27 June 2023
The ingredient is still used in some flu vaccines, which Kennedy and Hyman said was inadvisable.
—Keith Kloor, Discover Magazine, 20 July 2014
It was believed at this time that the No. 7 car was undamaged, and the passengers were transferred from the No. 11, which was damaged in such a manner that it was thought to be inadvisable to use it.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2023
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Christopher Elliott, Dallas News, 31 May 2023
To remain in the same room for two consecutive security visits, and then commit a theft, is inadvisable.
—Michael Finkel, Town & Country, 27 June 2023
The ingredient is still used in some flu vaccines, which Kennedy and Hyman said was inadvisable.
—Keith Kloor, Discover Magazine, 20 July 2014
It was believed at this time that the No. 7 car was undamaged, and the passengers were transferred from the No. 11, which was damaged in such a manner that it was thought to be inadvisable to use it.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2023
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In his Wednesday interview on French radio, French FM Barrot suggested that Musk's interventions in European nations' domestic politics were even more inappropriate because Musk is part of President-elect Trump's government-in-waiting.Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Teen Google Maps: New security features filter out inappropriate content for kids.JiJi Lee, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2025
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After the March 19 incident, Huger, 61, was charged with a DUI and DWI, negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noem has been an imprudent governor of South Dakota on COVID-19 policy and other issues.George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
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Duran had already been charged with improper conduct for his reaction to the red card.Callum Davis, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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One of the most alarming findings comes when Matson shows gaps in the marble shower's corners, warning of potential water damage due to improper sealing.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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In the race to get things done, the new administration would be unwise to set aside and kill the ICE Pact.Craig Hooper, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Incoming Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has argued that a delay in passing border provisions would be harmful to national security and is unwise.Al Weaver, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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So maybe use the feelings aroused by your sister-in-law’s thoughtless, certainly injudicious, possibly naughty remark as an opportunity to rise above.James Parker, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2024
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What The Meng Episode Means (1): Is Huawei A Tool of The CCP? Meng’s release, and injudicious remarks, do not bode well for Huawei.George Calhoun, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2021
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So ridiculous the referee initially had trouble believing that anyone could be so reckless & stupid.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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And there was no such thing ever as a bad decision or a stupid question.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 Jan. 2025
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Hegseth, the defense secretary nominee, has made some indiscreet utterances, though there is no compelling evidence of alcoholism as critics have alleged.George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
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Classical After a buzzing opening night complete with an indiscreet bait and switch—Josh Groban headlined after an ever-busy Cynthia Erivo had to withdraw—next up for the New York Philharmonic is a celebration of Afromodernism.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
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His careless blind backhand pass in the neutral zone on a Blackhawks power play was intercepted and the Calgary Flames went down the ice to score their fifth goal of the game — and the fourth Jones was on for Monday night.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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People with depression may be distracted on the road, have a slower reaction time, or have careless or impulsive driving behaviors, like hard braking or speeding.Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Inadvisable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inadvisable. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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