advisedly

After careful thought

Advisedly means with careful thought and deliberation, not by accident or impulse.

When someone does something advisedly, they have considered the implications and chosen their action or words intentionally: I use the word "disaster" advisedly—this project has been a complete failure.

The term often signals that a speaker is aware their choice might seem surprising or strong but stands by it nonetheless.

deliberate

deliberately

Done with intention

knowingly · calculatedly · premeditatedly · willfully · designedly · wittingly · studiously · mindfully · on purpose · voluntarily

prudent

cautiously

In a guarded manner

wisely · sensibly · thoughtfully · discreetly · guardedly · shrewdly · sagaciously · prudently · considerately · astutely

Opposites
deliberateness

advisedlyrashly

Without careful thought

impulsively · inadvertently · unintentionally · accidentally · unwittingly

Phrases
Family

advised, misadvised, advisedness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G