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inadvisability

inadvisability

8.8
A situation when something is not a good idea
  • noun
  • /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəˌbɪlɪti/
translation icon : inconveniencia
  • This points up the inadvisability of exposing children too early to dogma and belief systems having little resemblance to reality.

Examples

  • However, he does not have much to say about this, as his focus is on the inadvisability of publishing secret intelligence to justify policy.

    Academic text (2014)
  • He glanced up, scowling, to warn the temptress in no uncertain terms about the inadvisability of doing any more nibbling on his ear.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • I would be curious to learn if the corporation is counseling its dealership on the inadvisability of throwing 22% (not 14% as he seems to think) of his potential customer base under the bus, a priori.

    Blog text (17)
  • The teacher explained the inadvisability of ignoring our safety protocols during the science experiment.

  • Her decision to invest in that risky venture highlighted the inadvisability of ignoring financial advice.

  • The report outlines the inadvisability of proceeding with the project without proper research.

Synonyms

unsuitability
vsinadvisability
1 5.5

A state in which something is not right for a particular use or situation

is about being unwise or not recommended rather than only lack of fit
inexpediency
vsinadvisability
  • Formal
9.9

A state of being unsuitable or unwise for a specific purpose

is the general state of being not recommended or unwise
undesirability
vsinadvisability
6.6

A situation where something is not wanted and should be avoided

is about being unwise or not recommended rather than unwanted
inappositeness
vsinadvisability
9.9

The state of not being suitable for a situation or purpose

is about being unwise or not recommended rather than merely not fitting
inaptness
vsinadvisability
  • Formal
9.1

Not suitable or right for a situation

is about being unwise or not recommended rather than merely improper
unsuitableness
vsinadvisability
7.4

The state of not being right for a use or situation

focuses on being unwise or not recommended rather than mere lack of fit

Antonyms

2 6.8

Whether something is a good idea

How Advisable

recommendation
553 2.5
advisability
2 6.8
questionable
176 3.9
inadvisability
8.8

Surface Forms

Morphology

inadvisability = inadvisable (transparent) = in + advise + able + ity

This is a standard noun formation from the adjective 'inadvisable' meaning the state or quality of being inadvisable.

Etymology

The word inadvisability comes from the parts in- ('not'), the common word advice ('to give advice'), and -ability ('quality'). So inadvisability is the 'quality of not being recommended' and explains why something is considered unwise.