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Antonyms for advisable


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ad-vahy-zuh-buhl
Phonetic Transcription : ædˈvaɪ zə bəl



Definition of advisable

Origin :
  • 1640s, from advise (v.) + -able.
  • adj recommended, wise
Example sentences :
  • If the last be advisable you are aware that I cannot interfere.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • I am told that it is also advisable to have straw in your boots.'
  • Extract from : « Echoes of the War » by J. M. Barrie
  • But not too ready, as I feared too much indulgence might not be advisable.
  • Extract from : « The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 25, January 1893 » by Various
  • Aluminum is not advisable for fittings when the boat is to be sailed in salt water.
  • Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates
  • First we ought to ascertain the will of Heaven whether it be advisable to make him our friend.
  • Extract from : « The Memorabilia » by Xenophon
  • I think it will be advisable for you to have a guard, for the next few days, at least.
  • Extract from : « The Crevice » by William John Burns and Isabel Ostrander
  • A second application of the same spray is advisable in early August.
  • Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick
  • Where these occur, shorter pruning than is indicated may be advisable.
  • Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick
  • In all cases, it is advisable to place the cloth so as that the nap may go downward.
  • Extract from : « The Ladies' Work-Table Book » by Anonymous
  • It would scarcely be advisable to do anything for a day or two?
  • Extract from : « Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) » by Charles James Lever

Synonyms for advisable

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