ebasoovitav

ebasoovitav is an Estonian adjective meaning not advisable or not recommended. It describes actions, practices, or decisions that should be avoided because they carry risks, may be ineffective, or lead to undesirable outcomes. The word is formed with the prefix eb- meaning negation attached to soovitatav (advisable). In everyday language, the phrases ei soovitata or mitte soovitatav are more commonly used, but ebasoovitav appears frequently in official guidelines, safety notices, medical texts, and product labels.

Usage notes and context:

Ebasoovitav is typically found in formal or technical contexts where clear warnings are required. It can introduce a statement about what should not be done, or qualify a preceding reference to a procedure, treatment, or practice. It is often used in health, safety, regulatory, and consumer information to indicate caution without prescribing a positive alternative.

Examples:

- Raseduse ajal on alkoholi tarvitamine ebasoovitav.

- Toote kasutamisel tuleb vältida otsest päikesevalguse kättesaadavust; ebasoovitav on hoida lastel käeulatuses.

- Selle ravimi järgselt on ebasoovitav sõita või kasutada masinaid kuni kõrvaltoimete süvenemiseni.

Related terms:

Synonyms include ei soovitata and mitte soovitatav. Antoonüümiks on soovitatav.

Overall, ebasoovitav is a formal descriptor used to communicate that a course of action should be avoided, typically due to potential harm, risks, or inefficacy.