unadvisedly
|un-ad-vis-ed-ly|
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/ˌʌnədˈvaɪzɪdli/
(unadvised)
lacking guidance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unadvisedly' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'advisedly,' which comes from the Latin 'advisus,' meaning 'considered.'
Historical Evolution
'advisus' transformed into the Old French word 'aviser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'advise,' leading to 'advisedly' and then 'unadvisedly.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without advice or consideration,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not considered or thought through; rashly or without careful consideration.
He unadvisedly invested all his savings in a single stock.
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Last updated: 2025/06/14 23:35
