well-advised

UK: /ˌwɛlædˈvaɪzd/ US: /ˈwɛlædˈvaɪzd/ ,(wel′əd vīzd′)

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026

well-ad•vised /ˈwɛlædˈvaɪzd/   adj. [ be + ~]

1. acting with caution, care, or wisdom;
   sensible:
   You'd be well-advised to leave this dangerous area at once.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

well-ad•vised  (wel′əd vīzd′), adj. 

1. acting with caution, care, or wisdom:
   They would be well-advised to sell the stock now.
2. based on or showing wise consideration:
   There was a well-advised delay in carrying out her plan.

• Middle English well avysed 1350–1400

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

well-advised adjective (well advised when postpositive)

1. acting with deliberation or reason
2. well thought out; considered: a well-advised plan