well-advised

[ wel-uhd-vahyzd ]

adjective

1. acting with caution, care, or wisdom:

   They would be well-advised to sell the stock now.

2. based on or showing wise consideration:

   There was a well-advised delay in carrying out her plan.

well-advised

adjective

1. acting with deliberation or reason
2. well thought out; considered

   a well-advised plan

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-advised¹

1350–1400; Middle English well avysed

Example Sentences

“They have not been well-advised. You have your work cut out for you.”

From Literature

Democrats who control both legislative houses and the governor’s mansion would be well-advised to use this session to tack to the center and pass policies that meet the needs of average Washingtonians.

From Seattle Times

Investors from abroad "are sophisticated, well-advised parties and they would be dealing with antitrust agencies in multiple jurisdictions", she said.

From Reuters

In Ben-Shahar’s view, simplifying these contracts would do nothing to protect consumers, especially when they’re up against “a powerful, well-advised, sophisticated company.”

From Scientific American

The wash sale rule, he said, is easily skirted by "well-advised taxpayers."

From Salon