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well-advised

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Benefiting from careful prior advice or counsel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: ill-advised

2

adjective

Meaning 2

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a well-advised delay in carrying out the plan

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: advised

Antonyms: ill-advised

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