ill-judged

[ il-juhjd ]

adjective

1. injudicious; unwise.

ill-judged

adjective

1. rash; ill-advised

Word History and Origins

Origin of ill-judged¹

First recorded in 1710–20

Example Sentences

Courtiers are hoping he doesn't blow it with an ill-judged blow-out.

From The Daily Beast

Thus Voltaire, for a mistaken purpose and with ill-judged passion, frequently cast the light of his mind on historical prejudices.

From Project Gutenberg

Ill-judged mercy falls, not like dew, but like a great heap of manure, on the rank deed.

From Project Gutenberg

The inexperienced grub must not drive in its mandibles at random; its future is jeopardized if it gives a single ill-judged bite.

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The consequence of these ill-judged regulations was that the Court of Clutha became almost as silent as the grave.

From Project Gutenberg

Do you know the unfortunate victim of ill-judged mental feeding when you see him?

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Related Words

• foolhardy
• foolish
• half-baked
• ill-considered
• imprudent
• inappropriate
• indiscreet
• misguided
• reckless
• thoughtless