Well-advised
adj.thoughtful, capableformal
What it means
Based on sound guidance or sensible judgment about likely consequences.
Reach for it when approving a choice as prudent before or after its effects are known
The hikers were well-advised to turn back before the exposed ridge iced over.
Choose between these
8- playful
a good call
when a successful choice should sound relaxed and current
not when The phrase judges the result informally and is weak when documenting professional advice.
- everyday
when practical common judgment is enough
not when Sensible is milder and leaves unclear whether advice or analysis informed the choice.
- everyday
when direct conversational approval is wanted
not when Smart can mean clever or fashionable and feels casual in formal counsel.
- everyday
when sound judgment deserves broad personal approval
not when Wise can praise the decision-maker's character, while well-advised can credit outside counsel.
- professional
when careful discrimination among options produced the decision
not when Judicious is too elevated for a simple everyday precaution.
- professional
sound
when a plan or recommendation rests on reliable reasoning
not when Sound evaluates quality but does not convey the caution of acting on good advice.
- formal
when sharp perception of the situation deserves emphasis
not when Astute suggests cleverness and can miss ethical or cautious judgment.
- formal
when careful avoidance of unnecessary risk is central
not when Prudent may sound overly cautious if the choice was bold but well supported.
Said against
3- ill-advised
- foolish
- imprudent
It naturally appears in
3- well-advised decision
Delaying the launch was a well-advised decision once the safety data changed.
- would be well-advised
Visitors would be well-advised to carry water beyond the last station.
- well-advised choice
A shorter contract proved a well-advised choice for the pilot program.