Words Of Caution

adjective cautious or careful; wary

adverb in a cautious or wary manner

• She was chary of making any hasty decisions without fully considering the consequences.
• He's always been a bit chary when it comes to trying new foods.
• I'm chary about lending money to people I don't know well.
• The company was chary about investing in the risky new technology.

noun careful attention or notice

verb to pay attention to or take notice of

• It is important to heed the advice of experts in this matter.
• You should heed your mother's warning about staying out too late.
• I told him to heed the sign and not go past the gate.
• She failed to heed the warning signs of an impending breakup.

adjective Inadvisable is an adjective that describes something that is not recommended or wise to do.

• It is inadvisable to make decisions without carefully considering all possible outcomes.
• It's probably not a good idea to skip class, it's inadvisable.
• Eating expired food is totally inadvisable, dude.
• Jumping into a new business venture without any research is like walking blindfolded, it's inadvisable.

noun a person or thing that is underestimated

verb to estimate (something) as being smaller, less important, or less valuable than it actually is

• It is unwise to underestimate the impact of climate change on global ecosystems.
• Don't underestimate how challenging this project will be.
• You shouldn't underestimate how cool he is.
• Never underestimate the power of a kind gesture.

verb to inform someone in advance of a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation

• The weather forecast warned of heavy rain and strong winds.
• I warned you not to eat that spicy food before bed.
• I warned him that hanging out with those guys would get him in trouble.
• Her constant headaches were a warning sign of something more serious.

noun A statement or event that indicates a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation

verb To inform someone in advance of a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation

• The weather service issued a warning for potential flooding in the area.
• Hey, just a heads up, there's a warning about heavy traffic on the highway.
• Dude, I got a warning from my boss for being late again.
• She ignored all the warning signs that he was not the right person for her.

adverb in a manner that serves to warn or advise

• The teacher spoke admonitorily to the students about the importance of completing their assignments on time.
• The boss warned admonitorily that punctuality is crucial for success in this company.
• The coach yelled admonitorily at the players to step up their game if they wanted to win.
• The parent looked admonitorily at their child, silently urging them to make better choices.