Dumb
Dumb adjective - Deliberately refraining from speech.
Ill-advised and dumb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ill-advised" instead an adjective "Dumb".
Ill-advised
Ill-advised adjective - Showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations.
Usage example: an ill-advised criticism of the boss at a company function
Dumb and ill-advised are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dumb" instead an adjective phrase "Ill-advised".
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Both words in one sentence
- Too Dumb to Live: Pete performs an ill-advised Heroic Sacrifice to lure the carnivorous flightless pterosaurs away from the team.
Source: Film / The Dinosaur Project
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