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Inadvisable vs Unadvisable - What's the difference?

inadvisable | unadvisable |

As adjectives the difference between inadvisable and unadvisable

is that inadvisable is unwise; not recommended; not prudent; not to be advised while unadvisable is inadvisable.

inadvisable

English

Adjective

(en-adj) (or unadvisable )
  • unwise; not recommended; not prudent; not to be advised

    • Related terms

    * inadvisability

    unadvisable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Inadvisable.
  • *1948 , William Burroughs, letter, 5 Jun 1948:
  • *:Will go back there to get it in a week or so, but may find the harvest unadvisable for reasons of security.
  • (archaic) Unwilling to take advice.
  • (archaic) Imprudent.

    • Usage notes

    * "Inadvisable" is used about 10 times more frequently than "unadvisable" at COCA (US usage) and 20 times more at BNC (UK written usage).