sconsigli

Sconsigli is the plural noun in Italian for a discouragement or warning against a proposed action. It denotes reasons or arguments used to advise someone not to proceed with a plan or decision. The related verb sconsigliare means to advise against, and the singular sconsiglio refers to a single such discouragement. The term shares its semantic root with consiglio, but with a negative prefix that marks opposition or caution.

Usage of sconsigli is relatively formal and is more likely to appear in written reports, deliberations, or analytical documents than in everyday speech. It is common to encounter phrases like “i sconsigli espressi dal comitato” or “i sconsigli rischi di questa proposta,” where the focus is on the negative evaluations or warnings provided by a body or expert group. The word conveys not merely a lack of support but a substantive set of reasons against the action.

In everyday Italian, speakers typically use sconsigliare to express discouragement or risk, or they may use synonyms such as avvertenze, ragioni contrarie, or motivi di inopportunità. The plural sconsigli contrasts with consigli (advice or recommendations) and should be used to refer to counter-advice rather than positive guidance.

See also: consigli, sconsigliare, avvertenze, ragioni contrarie.