niezalecane

Niezalecane is a Polish adjective meaning not recommended or discouraged. It is used to indicate that a given action, product, condition, or circumstance should not be chosen or used, often as a precaution or warning. The word can appear as a predicate, e.g., jest niezalecane, or as a modifier in phrases such as niezalecane dla określonych grup, niezalecane do spożycia, or niezalecane w określonych sytuacjach.

Common contexts

In health and medicine, niezalecane may appear in instructions and guidelines, for example niezalecane w czasie ciąży or niezalecane przy stosowaniu określonych leków. In food, supplements, and cosmetics, phrases like niezalecane do spożycia or niezalecane dla osób z alergiami są used to signal caution. In safety and consumer information, signs or manuals may state that certain actions are niezalecane, to discourage risky or ineffective choices.

Nuances

Niezalecane does not always imply immediate danger; it often signals precaution, inefficacy, or potential adverse interactions. It is weaker than przeciwwskazane (contraindicated), which denotes a stronger, typically medical, prohibition.

Usage notes

The term is common in official communications, product labeling, and instructional materials. It is usually accompanied by context or justification, such as reasons why a practice is not advised, to help readers understand the warning.

See also: zalecane (recommended), niebezpieczne (dangerous), przeciwwskazane (contraindicated).