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unadvised

|un-ad-vised|

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/ˌʌnədˈvaɪzd/

lacking guidance

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unadvised' originates from Middle English, specifically the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'advised,' which comes from the Old French 'aviser,' meaning 'to consider.'

Historical Evolution

'aviser' transformed into the English word 'advise,' and with the prefix 'un-' added, it became 'unadvised.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not considered or thought through,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not recommended or suggested; lacking guidance or advice.

It was an unadvised decision to invest all his savings in one stock.

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Last updated: 2025/03/21 06:20