well-advised
Showing good judgment
Well-advised describes actions or decisions that are sensible and prudent, typically because they follow good counsel or careful consideration.
Someone who is well-advised has received sound guidance or has thought things through wisely.
The term often appears in constructions suggesting what someone ought to do: You would be well-advised to consult a lawyer before signing anything.
It contrasts with ill-advised, which describes rash or foolish choices.
Showing good judgment
- cautiousCareful to avoid risk
- carefulExercising caution and attention
- wiseShowing good judgment
- judiciousHaving sound assessment skills
circumspect · discreet · shrewd · considered · thoughtful · deliberate · measured · calculated
Having extensive information
- educatedHaving received formal instruction
- briefedGiven essential information
- awareHaving knowledge of
- apprisedGave pertinent information
enlightened · counseled · guided · instructed · versed · acquainted · notified · updated
sensible
Showing good judgment
judicious · circumspect · discreet · shrewd · considered · thoughtful · deliberate · measured · calculated · guarded
knowledgeable
Having extensive information
- educatedHaving received formal instruction
- briefedGiven essential information
- awareHaving knowledge of
apprised · enlightened · counseled · guided · instructed · versed · acquainted · notified · updated · clued-in
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Showing poor judgment
unwise · foolish · imprudent · reckless · inadvisable
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