advised

[ ad-vahyzd ]

adjective

1. considered (usually used in combination):

   ill-advised; well-advised.

2. informed; apprised:

   The president was kept thoroughly advised.

advised

/ ədˈvaɪzd; ədˈvaɪzɪdlɪ /

adjective

1. See well-advised, ill-advised
   resulting from deliberation See also ill-advised well-advised

Derived Forms

• advisedly, adverb

Other Words From

• ad·vis·ed·ness [ad-, vahy, -zid-nis], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of advised¹

A Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; advise, -ed ²

Example Sentences

“This is an ill-advised and punitive strategy that is being employed that is not going to result in reductions to homelessness,” Poppe said.

From Voice of San Diego

He wore a face mask, stayed more than the advised six feet from others and left quickly, he said.

From Washington Post

But failing that, he advised pro-immigration reform Republican candidates such as former Gov. Jeb Bush to just skip the state.

From The Daily Beast

Cardwell might have been well advised to read up on the entire enterprise.

From The Daily Beast

They were advised to “try showing a little class” and “[d]ress like you deserve respect, not a spot at a bar.”

From The Daily Beast

Hill advised him not to, saying that if he did so, the cadets would regard him as a coward.

From The Daily Beast

On the morning of November 25, Regan advised Poindexter to be prepared to step down as national security advisor.

From The Daily Beast

Terrified with this apparition, he consulted several friends, who advised him to take the advice.

From Project Gutenberg

Of these Napoleon was well advised, but Bernadotte was too cunning to allow himself to be compromised absolutely.

From Project Gutenberg

However, a sojourn in a milder climate might prolong his life for a few months; so he advised Algeria.

From Project Gutenberg

I am also advised as to what you say of the person of Don Geronimo de Silva, and the assistance which you have had from him.

From Project Gutenberg

Monsieur Ratignolle was delighted to see her, though he found her looking not so well as at Grand Isle, and he advised a tonic.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• considered