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Literary notes about inadvisable (AI summary)

In literature, "inadvisable" is often employed as a cautionary descriptor to highlight actions that can lead to unfavorable outcomes. For instance, in one passage discussing coffee preparation, the word underscores that incorporating an undesirable element—especially with a fine grind—can degrade the overall flavor experience [1]. Similarly, the term is used to advise diabetic individuals against using cereal substitutes as a coffee alternative, suggesting that such choices may not be beneficial for their condition [2]. Through these examples, "inadvisable" clearly functions to warn readers about practices that might result in negative consequences.
  1. This gains some added color, but adds undesirable element, depreciates flavor and is especially inadvisable when the grind is sufficiently fine.
    — from All About Coffee by William H. Ukers
  2. On this score it is inadvisable for diabetics to use any of the many cereal substitutes for coffee.
    — from All About Coffee by William H. Ukers

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