What is another word for ill-judged?
Pronunciation:
[ ˈɪld͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒd], [ ˈɪldʒˈʌdʒd], [ ˈɪ_l_dʒ_ˈʌ_dʒ_d]
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Synonyms for Ill-judged:
adj.
• ill-advised (adjective)- inexpedient,
- inconsiderate,
- inappropriate,
- short-sighted,
- misguided,
- foolish,
- off the top of one's head,
- madcap,
- hotheaded,
- thoughtless,
- foolhardy,
- rash,
- half-baked,
- injudicious,
- wrong,
- confused,
- indiscreet,
- overhasty,
- off the top of head,
- halfbaked,
- off top of head,
- reckless,
- over hasty,
- brash,
- unseemly.
- incautious,
- imprudent,
- unadvisable,
- neglectful,
- sticking one's neck out,
- wide open,
- unwatchful,
- unalert,
- unvigilant,
- ill-advised,
- any old way,
- fast-and-loose,
- unguarded,
- leaving self wide open,
- foot-in-mouth,
- playing with fire,
- impolitic,
- off guard,
- pay no mind,
- off the deep end,
- caught napping,
- off deep end.
n.
• Other relevant words: (noun)Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- short,
- audacious,
- inadvised,
- inconclusive,
- unpropitious,
- reasonless,
- unsuitable,
- myopic,
- absurd,
- mistaken,
- inept,
- witless,
- incorrect,
- unconsidered,
- irrational,
- inapt,
- erroneous,
- unsound,
- chimerical,
- unfit,
- unseeing,
- nonsensical,
- silly,
- preposterous,
- monstrous,
- undiscerning,
- inane,
- crazy,
- infatuated,
- ludicrous,
- unfitting,
- perverse,
- unadvised,
- wild,
- unforesightful,
- wrong-headed,
- improper,
- nearsighted,
- insensate,
- paradoxical,
- idiotic,
- unreasonable,
- insane,
- unreflecting,
- mad,
- senseless,
- out of place,
- insensitive,
- unthoughtful,
- ridiculous,
- false,
- anomalous.
How to use "Ill-judged" in context?
I define "ill-judged" as an action or decision that is not in line with the standards expected of someone, given the situation and the person's character. It is usually the result of making a rash decision without properly weighing the risks and benefits. Sadly, ill-judged actions and decisions often have serious consequences. There are plenty of times when ill-judged actions can have devastating consequences, beyond the individual concerned. For example, a misguided decision to launch a preemptive attack on a hostile nation can lead to disastrous consequences for the country, its people and its economy.
Paraphrases for Ill-judged:
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Equivalence
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Adjective
reckless.
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Adjective
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Independent
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Adjective
careless, foolhardy, ill-advised, short-sighted.
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Adjective
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Other Related
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Adjective
imprudent, injudicious, unfortunate, unwise.
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Adjective
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