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Meaning of ill-judged
The primary meaning of "ill-judged" is describing something as poorly planned or foolish.
Etymology of ill-judged
The word "ill-judged" is derived from the combination of "ill" meaning bad or wrong, and "judged" which is the past tense of "judge", meaning to form an opinion or decision about something.
The term has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where "ill" originated from Old English "ylle" and "judged" from Old French "jugier", ultimately from Latin "judicare".
Synonyms
ill-advised
unwise
imprudent
foolish
reckless
rash
impulsive
ill-considered
misguided
misjudged
mistaken
erroneous
incorrect
inappropriate
inadvisable
unsound
unreasonable
unjustified
unwarranted
unthinking
thoughtless
careless
heedless
impractical
unrealistic
ill-conceived
poorly planned
mismanaged
mishandled
Definitions
- Based on Oxford Languages, "ill-judged" refers to something that is based on a wrong or unwise judgment, or is not sensible or practical.
- * It can describe actions, decisions, or comments that are considered foolish or unwise in hindsight.
Usage Examples
- The company's decision to invest in the failing project was ill-judged and led to significant financial losses.
- * Her ill-judged comment sparked a heated debate among the audience.
- * The ill-judged policy has been widely criticized by experts and the general public.
Antonyms
well-judged
wise
prudent
sensible
thoughtful
careful
considered
well-advised
well-planned
sensible
reasonable
justified
warranted
thoughtful
practical
realistic
well-conceived
well-managed
shrewd
astute
discerning
perceptive
intelligent