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unwise

[ uhn-wahyz ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, more un·wise, most un·wise.

not wise; lacking in good sense or judgment; foolish; imprudent:
an unwise choice;
an unwise man.

unwise

/ ʌnˈwaɪz /

Origin of unwise¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English unwis(e), unwisse, Old English unwīs “unwise, foolish, mad, insane”; un- ¹, wise ¹

When people accused of something make smart legal decisions, they are often also making very unwise public relations decisions.

The internet was making us realize how pointless it was—or even unwise—to own things.

But M. Picard advised me against it and even added that it would be unwise to keep the keys.

If the demolition of capitalism is not practical, it might also be unwise.

Robert Reich has complained of Obama's "unwise, unnecessary concessions."

Wordsworth has illustrated how an unwise and importunate demand for a reason from a child may drive him into invention.

That she was unwise in assuming her own will so promptly, with little regard to consulting his, she might yet discover.

It is unwise and immoral to accept any important statement without proof.

Fifteen cents is the price, and many are palmed off on the unwise for the real imported article.

No, indeed, I shan't miss it, and you won't unless you're a bigger—I mean more unwise than I think you.

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