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ill-considered

ill-con·sid·ered
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [il kuh n-sid-erd]
    • /ɪl kənˈsɪd ərd/
    • /ɪl kənˈsɪd.əd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [il kuh n-sid-erd]
    • /ɪl kənˈsɪd ərd/

Definitions of ill-considered word

  • adjective ill-considered lacking thorough consideration; ill-suited; unwise. 1
  • adjective ill-considered If you describe something that someone says or does as ill-considered, you mean that it is not sensible or not appropriate. 0
  • adjective ill-considered done without due consideration; not thought out 0
  • adjective ill-considered not properly considered; not suitable or wise 0
  • adjective ill-considered Poorly considered. 0
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Origin of ill-considered

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35

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Parts of speech for Ill-considered

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Ill-considered

ill-considered popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for ill-considered

adj ill-considered

  • thoughtless — lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark.
  • indiscreet — not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection: an indiscreet remark.
  • hasty — moving or acting with haste; speedy; quick; hurried.
  • audacious — Someone who is audacious takes risks in order to achieve something.
  • premature — occurring, coming, or done too soon: a premature announcement.
All 64 Synonyms of ill-considered

Antonyms for ill-considered

adj ill-considered

  • delayed — of or relating to a particle, as a neutron or alpha particle, that is emitted from an excited nucleus formed in a nuclear reaction, the emission occurring some time after the reaction is completed.
  • cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
  • careful — If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
  • wise — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
  • thoughtful — showing consideration for others; considerate.
All 6 Antonyms of ill-considered

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